Starlight....Star bright

I caught a falling star

But I didn't know it's worth,

Things found in the heavens 

Are worth more than those on earth.

I tried to hold it tightly

With all abounding love,

I knew that what I had was great

For it came from up above.

It brought me joy, I had no doubt

I'd always hold it near,

To find that kind of love again

One would search for years.

Then it happened, I got too close

I gave the star a name,

A face, a soul, a need to be

Things will never be the same.

As time went by and seasons changed

My star began to fade,

The light that once showed me the way

The glint all but decayed.

Why is it when we find someone

Too tight we strive to hold,

The more they know we love them so

Their heart it turns so cold.

I'll never know just how or why

It all just fell apart,

The one thing that I'm certain of

A star has stole my heart.

Reviews

[Kym Stith]

Thank you so much Smurfett for asking me to read your wonderful poem .The meaning is so poignant .
It's so very ,very memorable . You're such a great writer !

Kym Kish

[smurfett]

Thank you so much for reading poet. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Emrick]

This is very beautiful.

[smurfett]

Thank you for taking the time to read it poet. I appreciate your comments

[Butch Decatoria]

Beautiful poem, perfect flow and rhythm, rhyme better than I could... And meaningful full of heart...glad to have read it, thank you.

[smurfett]

Thank you so much for taking the time to read. I appreciate your feedback and kind words ...

[Coyote Poetry]

"Things found in the heavens
Are worth more than those on earth."
Thank you for the amazing poem. I like the use of the falling star. Something can steal our heart and mind. Leave us alone and wishing for more. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

WOW. Smurfett, you penned a tragic story in beautiful lines and excellent narrative! I'm honestly overwhelmed with emotions when I finished reading this. The metaphors were consistently used and your voice all throughout had been dreamy and heavenly.

I can relate to this and ...my goodness...this piece went through my soul.
I love this. :)

[smurfett]

Thank you so much poet... I appreciate your kind words and I'm really glad that you found it as moving as you did. I enjoyed writing this piece.

[Lobster Goldberg]

Wonderful poem. I loved the way you started. It flowed very nicely an pulled me in. It might have slowed a bit but on second read it grasped the melancholy well. I think it is great :)

[smurfett]

Thank you for reading....:)

[Riya Rashmi]

This is so sad. It started beautifully, and I thought it is going to be a happy poem. But then you brought be crashing back to earth after starting from the heavens :( People sometimes do try to get away from us the more we try to get close to them. I hope you find the brightest star in your life soon!

[smurfett]

I hope it wasn't too much of a disappointment to you poet. I do appreciate your read and time to comment. :)

[Latifa]

Then it happened, I got too close
I gave the star a name my favorite part

[smurfett]

Thank you for your read and review...=)

[Chris]

Reaching for dreams IS our life...
sometimes we touch them
sometimes we hold them
...sometimes they hold us back.

[smurfett]

Thank you for your time and review poet. =)

[Chris]

it's true... and you're welcome

[Anand Sehgal]

Why is it when we find someone
Too tight we strive to hold,
The more they know we love them so
Their heart it turns so cold.
I'll never know just how or why
It all just fell apart,
The one thing that I'm certain of
A star has stole my heart.

very good write with intense emotion. :)

[smurfett]

Thank you for your time and comment poet. :)

[ANTO]

We often suffocate the very fire that warms us and gives us succour - the finest of lines exists between letting 'distance' in (which is vital) without appearing distant. You wrote this piece so movingly Smurfette
X

[smurfett]

You are so right Anto. I love the way you put that into words. Thank you for reading it and your beautiful words.