Stars

Things are not always what they appear.
Stars are just dead lights.

Some things leave their essence behind when they go,
but they are still gone.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

The stars. Still had their purpose. Can show us where we are going and what we left behind. A desert night with no cities near. The stars are artwork and so beautiful. You are right my friend.
"Things are not always what they appear."
Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[light and ashes]

Thank you, Coyote, for your review.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[Stella Armour]

It is the essence that is the soul sharing itself...

[light and ashes]

Thank you, Stella. :)

[barleygirl]

Your poem reminds me of the old saying: "you can never go back home" . . . or back to any other situation one might remember as being cozy & inviting. We always get a refresher course, almost immediately, on why we ditched that scene (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[light and ashes]

Hmmm.. interesting.

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So true. We can connect with our past more often and can cry and smile with it, remembering the days but we can not relive them... As they are gone.... A very good write

[light and ashes]

I love your interpretation... very wise and astute. Thank you for reviewing.

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You are welcome dear..

[Patricia]

That’s awesome it reminds me of a piece I wrote a long time ago but of course mine was long winded, I like this more short and to the cold point well done

[Betty Hermelee]

This is a good metaphor for human death; some people leave their memoirs behind, but they are still gone.Some people believe that a dead person could be a lighted star.
I liked the way you shaped this poem. In a succinct way you said a lot. Bravo!
Best, Betty

[light and ashes]

Thank you, Betty. :)

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re welcome!

[Chris Shaw]

I always think of stars as being deceased loved ones shining bright, looking over us.

Loved ones certainly leave their essence behind, but they are still gone. My brother in law has just died, so this write is particularly relatable.

Chris

[light and ashes]

That's a lovely thought, Chris.... I'm deeply sorry to hear that.

[Eilis]

I suppose this is the dichotomy of living. Life and death intertwined and perception often offering false connections or ideas. But the beauty remains. Stars are the beginning of many beautiful ideas. Even as we misunderstand them. Seems an apt analogy for the sweep of existence itself. I enjoyed your thought.

[light and ashes]

Thank you Eilis, I appreciate your astute point of view.

[The Ink Chapters]

wow this is beautiful yet haunting. Simple phrases that leave the mind to wander and wonder.

[Patricia Wedel]

Dear Light... I love our Spirit being left as a Star in the Sky as we travel to other Venues in space. gently, Pat