Luminosity

noun: the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light Science has proven that everything, including us, is made from the birth of a star

We are stars.

Made of the finest dust

Composed of diamond

And assorted stones

From across the universe

Our souls wind, swirl

And smolder of cosmic fume

Bound by our mortal flesh

Just as the sun brings forth light

As every star that shimmers

In the dark of night

So have we the power and strength

To take siege of our destined fate

Pour out of our bodies

With the most boundless light

That penetrates the night sky

Like shooting starlight

For we are all made of stars

But it is up to us

Whether or not we

Shine

Author's Note

Hello All, Thanks so much for reading/reviewing. If you have the time, I am trying to build my Facebook Fan Page in anticipation of my next book. This poem can be found there as well. Any comments are greatly appreciated! http://on.fb.me/1u1mlgD

Reviews

[The Representative]

Not what I believe, but what I know is that reality is free for us to determine. It has its conditions, it has its rules, it has its laws, which we're repeatedly subject to, however within that frame of mechanical operation we're limitlessly free to advance - to repeatedly improve.


That's what you yourself, in your own form of expression have just said Nina.



I haven't forgotten reading your 'Through the Trees' series. This follows in that tradition:



Beautiful; magnificent; wonderful (remember!)

[Nina C Palmer]

Always in depth and lovely. I love your reviews!

[The Representative]

I liked that reply - I feared it might have just been a 'thank you', with then nothing more.


I first found out about your reply yesterday evening - that's how much it's meant, knowing I received one: I'll be patient, and not rush to discover what another person has happened to communicate.



Mentally, reality's obliterated me Nina, the repetition of it - the fact of it's just being repetition.


When does life begin? Each day, ever being the same as the last means we're always having to be repressed - ironically, the very thing which now Nina enables me.

The very same innate awareness that's the cause of so many people's constant repression is in fact now what compels me; what drives me, to more and more speak and communicate openly, and inconveniently.



Sincerest....your artistry is beyond typical applaud.



I've said this now twice, but I'll say it a third:


A kind of impossible, I have genuinely accomplished with The Representative - a text, not just eternally iconic, but one whose whole is made up of all parts which are iconic.



Enjoy your evening.

[Everett DeValle]

A very beautiful poem with a wonderful message...a very inspirational read for your readers.

[Frieda P]

Vibrant and thought provoking piece of poetry with a message, well done!

[Nina C Palmer]

Thank you very much!

[Rene Salinas]

The irradiance glowing here transported me straight out there (points with index finger) even though there are references and relationships between the influences of this radiance to human nature the interesting side of it is the aspect of choice. This choice for me felt full of unquestionable hope and as such it left my looking up towards the universe longing.

Thankyou Nina C Palmer

[Nina C Palmer]

Wow, thank you kindly!

[willweb]

This poem is beautiful and uplifting. Such a positive vibe coming from your words today. I really enjoyed this alot.

[Nina C Palmer]

I'm in a good mood :)

[willweb]

Then, happy I chose today to stop by. :)