A Puddle Full Of Stars

There’s a puddle full of stars,
on a verge made of mud,
next to a road,
that leads all the way home,
but if I stop to stare,
at a puddle full of stars,
then which way from there,
will I roam?

If my eyes look out,
on an ocean so vast,
yet are betwixt
the sand and the foam,
should I maybe now,
my anchor cast,
for which way from there
will I roam?



©️2022 Lathen Griffiths

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Who could not appreciate the beauty of stars in a dark velvet sky,? I love that they were reflected in a muddy puddle by the side of the road. I think it would be very easy to anchor where there is sea, sand and a great expanse of star studded sky. Sounds perfick to me. Visually stunning Lathe. Happy Friday.

Chris

[Lathen Griffiths]

Thank you Chris, have a lovely weekend.

Lathe

[Kim S.]

this feels lyrical, i enjoyed this write a lot

[Lathen Griffiths]

Thank you Beckies,

Lathen

[Patricia]

poetic journeys like this are beautiful, I never map a journey, how boring is that? just go and you will find what you didn't know what you were looking for. :) Loved it

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a star led three wise men on a journey....a metaphorical puddle of stars can lead us on a journey...
shall we pull up anchor and cross that ocean of life?
take a chance the sail will hold, and our inner compass will work well enough to guide us.
Those stars certainly know the way.
j.

[Lathen Griffiths]

Very true, thank you Jacob


Lathen.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

A magical piece of poetry Lathen. Seems we both were inspired by all the beautiful stars in the sky. I had wrote a haiku on it. Two poetic minds separated by an ocean yet viewing the wonder of the same heavenly body above. That is the wonder of poetry, my friend.

[Lathen Griffiths]

Many thanks Carlos, I enjoyed your Haiku also.

Lathen

[Unspoken poet]

I always follow the stars, they are good for guidance and spiritual growth

[Lathen Griffiths]

And so inspirational to look at, thank you.


Lathen

[Cherrie Palmer]

I was picturing the vastness of space reflected within that first glance and the traveler stalled for direction. Till he gazes up to see little bear pointing the way.

[Lathen Griffiths]

Thank you Cherrie,

Best wishes,

Lathen

[M. J. Smith]

Follow the brightest star. For that will be your greatest dream. Be true to yourself.
Beautiful words, Sir.

[Lathen Griffiths]

Very true, thank you M.J. Smith.

Lathen

[Katarzyna Anna Koziorow..]

The atmosphere of this poem is wonderful. It went straight to my heart. You choose your words beautifully, you are sensitive to beauty.

[Lathen Griffiths]

Thank you so much Katarzyna.

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

This is so wonderful and lovely, nicely written

[Lathen Griffiths]

Thank you Kescha.