Our Brightest Star⁓🌟

UNMETERED QUATRAINS in an a-a/b/c-c/b rhyme scheme. Composed for someone special who's been ill and away too long a time.

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In morningtime, sings gentle rhyme,

peace flows across waking lands.

Warm sunrise, life’s greatest prize …

gifts of kindness from your hands.

Eyes wide open, soft words spoken …

shhh! The world’s now all aglow.

All life matters; squirrels’ chatters

wake flowers’ colorful show.

This Springtime day, rest where you lay …

with grateful prayer you'll be fine.

You’re sore now, sure, but all will cure,

every breath you take’s divine.

All the while, inside’s a smile

like you’ve ne’er quite known before …

inspired from, care’s total sum

of those you have blessed, and more.

Hurry ’n heal … a big deal

awaits your sweet, giving heart.

Get up, Dear, you’re needed here,

just as you’ve been from the start.

Our world’s grey when you’re away,

your compassion rids harsh strife.

You are pure love ~ from above,

the star that brightens our life.

Richard W. Jenkins

© 2024

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Author's Note

"Artwork Courtesy of Google Images"

Honest, well-meant criticism is always welcome.
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Reviews

[Marie]

A very beautiful tribute to someone so special who has now left the earth plane and returned home to Spirit. Expressed with appreciation and love for that special person being part of your life, Richard. The poem speaks volumes and I have no doubt that she will be the brightest star in your night sky until you both meet again. An excellent choice of graphic complements the poem which is so warm and gentle and wrapped in love. Thank you for sharing...

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Dear Marie 🙏

Your reviews of my humble poetic efforts always honor, compliment, and inspire me, not to mention how surprising it is to be so thoroughly understand in such deep and empathetic ways … not referring to You, of course, but to most anyone else.
This particular piece is in homage to one of my longtime poetry students, whose good health has taken an unfortunate, disabling hit. She's a well-respected, giving, and contributing humanitarian to to those less blessed in her hometown, and to children abroad, as well.

She is, indeed, a beautiful bright light … a lot like You (I think) in spirit and attentive heart.

Warmest smiles 'n hugs to thee, Lady-Poet! ⁓ Richard 🤗

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Richard. I feel your sadness through your words, but know that your dear poetry student and friend is still linked with you through your great kindness and mutual respect and one day, you will be reunited in Spirit. In my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a very lovely day and an equally nice, relaxed and pleasant weekend too - enjoy, Richard...

[Richard🖌]

Such a blessing you truly are⁓*

[Marie]

I too, am blessed, dear Richard and bless you in return...

[Richard🖌]

You might enjoy her work, Marie,
Her pen name is Susan 🦋

[Marie]

Thank you for kindly telling me, Richard. Bless you both always...

[Richard🖌]

Always, Marie, you are truly welcome ♫

[Marie]

Gratitude, Richard...

[Lisasview]

Hi Richard,
Here I am going over your poems and feeling lucky to have found another one I have not read... Although I often reread your work as it is always inspiring. It is so wonderful that you have special people in your life...I believe connections are so important.
This lovely heart warming poem is perfect in so many ways...so much said hidden behind your lines.
The love and care you have for this person is wonderful....
I love the image you chose and the perfect title...(blue most often the color of sadness)
Lisa

[Patricia Wedel]

Thou art the Lark of our Heart ... from whence all passion flows...
the warmth of the Rose lavender Sun smiles as Stars have appeared half way around the World. The Day will be spent in Fields of Bird Song among the Thistles and Huckleberries entwined in your Arms of unconditional Love...

[tumi]

lovely dance of words and rhythm
loved it

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Tumi,
For reading this little homage, for your encouraging compliment, and for loving it.

Gratefully yours! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Susan 🦋]

Richard, I have been away too long. Your lovely write reminds me of how much I miss reading your words. Words expressed turned into the warmest of hugs. So beautifully felt ~ So uniquely you.

[Richard🖌]

Yes, Dear Susan🌞

You surely have … good morning 'n a sweet welcome back.
How blissful, too, knowing you've felt the warm, beautiful hugs, emanating from the gentle essence of my poetic words.

Uniquely me, I'm so gratefully happy you see! ⁓ Richard🖌