Star Poem by Shaun William Hayes

I’ve made my peace with demons and priests
I’ve found my way to the stars
And standing in the deepest dark
Wondering at the beauty of that cold light
Hanging there so clear – so truthful – so bright
Smiling – I stretched out my hand to the infinite
To the final mystery – there – right there
In the palm of my hand

I had it but knew I had to let it go
To show that I know the magic of snow
(I know that with each unique flake
With just one touch I would make
A puddle of insincerity)
So instead I breathed the stars
I breathed their light into my own infinite
Dimensions within, then turned

I turned and there you were
O star that would not be breathed
But stood by me
And shared the magic of polarity