I talked to a star on a walk one eve
The path I take when seeking reprieve
I asked how it sparkled and shined so bright
I asked why it only came out at night
I pondered the reason it shone so proud
Even when it’s light was blocked by clouds
The star replied, walk with me daughter
See how my light reflects on the water?
You see a star bright in the sky
And I look down and see the light in your eye
I give my light for you to see
And you in turn give light back to me
You see me sparkle, and glitter and dance
Like a beacon enveloping you in a sweet soothing trance
Only when the sun’s hidden in shadow
In the darkest of nights do you see my glow
But always I’m here, always I shine
For the light that I carry is not only mine
I carry the light of the fallen stars
I shine for the weary, the Broken and scarred
I do not waver or flicker about
For my love I have no room for destructive self doubt
When peace seems far and days leave you sad
Remember this little talk we had
When the world tries to smother your beautiful luster
Dig down deep with all the strength you can muster
Light up the world for others to see
Then smile and send a little wave to me

One little leaf desperately holds on
Faded, weathered, tattered, and torn
Inevitably destined to fall from the tree
It hangs on for dear life as it fights the breeze
Fate predetermined,  future set in stone
Where others moved on, it remains alone
Bathing in the sun, soaking up the last bits of light
It watches as dusk takes over the sky
Now engulfed in the moons shimmer of white
The lone little leaf catches a sad child’s eye
He walks to the tree and leans on its base
And the leaf sees a tear fall from his face
Not another drop waits in his eyes
And the lonely leaf stares pondering why
Soon The child’s face turns from sad to content
And the leaf wonders where the teardrop went
The child stands straight and says with a sigh
“I can move on now, I needed that cry”
He turns to the leaf and says with a wink
“It’s time to let go, moving on won’t be as hard as you think”

She thought you stole a piece of her
The part that made her whole
Forever broken, damaged and torn
A lost little girl searched for her soul
As time grew on she tried to add pieces
But she could never find a perfect fit
Til one day she stopped looking and took a step back
Viewing the past she could finally see it
The space wasn’t empty, your memory was there
So she sat with her pain and gave it heed
Slowly she began filling the space
with memories, hurt, and healing grace
No longer reaching for fallen stars
She mended her own wounds using stories as scars
Accepting the pain as a part of her soul
She realized then she was always whole