The Stars’ Ways
Once a time upon a dawn
the stars decided to forego
their routine shining in favor
of glistering. I say this with
some measure of authority
for I was there that morning
the stars danced as if they
were the very eyes of God
probing, searching, ranging
to and fro. Why such celestial
strutting, you ask? The verse
I hid in my boyish heart causes
me to lean toward the purpose
of strengthening the hearts of
those whose eyes are up at 4am.
Yet I fear the stars’ ways are not
my own. It could be they desired
to cut a rug when chances were
good no one was looking. But I was.
“for I was there that morning
the stars danced as if they
were the very eyes of God”
Thanks for a good start to my morning, John.
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your gift.
““Where were you
when I laid the earth’s foundation?
Tell me, if you understand.
Who marked off its dimensions?
Surely you know!
Who stretched a measuring line across it?
On what were its footings set,
or who laid its cornerstone—
while the morning stars sang together
and all the angels shouted for joy?”
Job 38:4-7 NIV
Blessings!
Phil
When this first popped up in my email, I thought it said “Star Wars” and I was very confused, haha. But in all seriousness, this is gorgeous. I love how you paint a picture of a boy filled with awestruck wonder.
And my heart smiled
Love it. I’ve had a few of these moments myself: witnessing a moment of creation that brings God glory. Alone.
What a feeling of mutual, intimate adoration. Wouldn’t you say?
Love the pictures you paint with your words.
A Question: I quoted Scripture in the comment I posted . Is this not permissible and the reason it wasn’t accepted?
Entirely permissible, Phil. I think I was simply slow to accept.