The Stars AriseA Poem by Undying GloryA poem I thought of in the dying hours of 2010, at least where I was. Hope you like this one!The Stars Arise Look above you. The stars arise on this glorious night. Lighting up the sky in all their power and might, Like shining beacons of hope so far away. Can you feel it? Can you feel the final hours of this dying year Slowly ebb away into the past, just left behind? Can you feel the first hours of this coming year Bringing all our hopes and dreams for all this time? We pray that the coming year will be better. And we make our resolutions, our promises, our trust. We say we will all make it out together And we shall hold on to our dreams, whatever the cost. But shall our dreams be like fire without fuel? Unable to sustain itself despite its will to survive A blazing display of pure force and strength Reduced to mere ashes and glowing embers? Or shall they be like the distant stars? Powerful and brilliant, shining in the dark sky Not just mere dreams forged into reality But inspirations too for others lost That they too, can achieve their destiny. What further glories await us in these new moments? Perhaps new love and solace to broken hearts, And once more the garden of romance shall blossom As the roses and flowers in the midst of spring, Happiness and joy, all that love shall bring. Perhaps victories anew for the defeated and despairing, And once more glory shall be bestowed upon us, Upon the souls who have struggled again and again, Yet with nothing to show for, their efforts in vain. And if and when our dreams do die Let them not fade out into emptiness As the glowing embers die out, But do not give up until the very end, As the dying great star tries to its final moments Before finally exploding into supernova, Lighting up the Universe in all its fallen glory, For winners may come and go But is it not the one who falls bravely Who lives forever in our hearts? Our dreams are true. And we shall learn from the lessons of life Smelted in the forge of pain and strife As our consolations in our difficult days. Look above you. What do you see?
© 2011 Undying GloryAuthor's Note
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StatsAuthorUndying GlorySingapore, SingaporeAboutThe average guy you'd meet on the street, only with a hidden streak. Or several, for that matter. 24 year old, 4th year medical student, studying in Dundee, Scotland. Never underestimate the pow.. more..Writing
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