I Wished Upon a Billion Stars
For You
I wished upon a billion stars,
stored memories in a million jars.
I cried one hundred thousand tears
and prayed for you ten thousand prayers.
I thought of you a thousand times.
I tried to write one hundred rhymes.
I swore Iโd give ten lifetimes away,
If I could have you for one more day.
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I opened a memory jar today,
and laughed ten times at things youโd say.
A hundred smiles did soon replace
the thousand teardrops on my face.
Ten thousand moments, there and gone;
one hundred thousand more live on.
Your answer soothed a million scars,
When I wished upon a billion stars.
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For D.K. Shepard's Keep it 100 Challenge:
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Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Comments (38)
I like to read rhyming poetry in my head and wish I could record reading them out loud to see how the rhythm I would do a piece lines up with how the author would. I did this exercise in my head when reading yours, checking out the pacing. thanks for the opportunity!
Goodness, this is lovely and melancholic too, Cathy. Brilliant as always, and congrats on winning DK's spotlight pick!!
Congratulations on your well deserved win! ๐ It brings a tear to my eye every time I read it!๐ฅน
You strike me every time, truly gorgeous and very moving.
Oh this is utterly heartbreaking but so damn well written
This is one of my favorite things I have read on here. Such good work!!
That was breath of fresh air! Loved it! ๐คฉ
This poem is a beautiful and poignant expression of love and loss. The vivid imagery and heartfelt emotions create a powerful connection with the reader. The contrast between the initial pain and longing and the eventual acceptance and gratitude is beautifully captured. It's a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope and healing can emerge.
My heart!!! Hugs
Bursting with emotion, I love it
So poignantly beautifulโฆ how precious memories of our loved ones are.
Deeply emotional writing. I loved it!
Beautifully done Cathy!!
Absolutely beautiful!
Cathy, this is gorgeous!! Such a heartfelt entry to DK's Challenge!
Oh man, I wasn't prepared for this. Beautiful xx
Awe! Cathy this is beautiful!!
This tugged at my heartstrings. Loved your poem so much!
This resonated with me. All those words I could say to my ex-girlfriend in heaven. This is beautiful, Cathy.
Aw Cathy this is so poignant and beautifully written x
A thought provoking and emotional poem Cathy. I know like me many will find it deeply personally moving. โYour answer soothed a million scars, When I wished upon a billion stars.โ Pauline ๐ธ
I loved the first stanza, so beautiful.
Incredibly and inspirationally stunning
This was very beautiful and relatable! Great work!
Oh, this touched my heart ๐ฅน Beautifully done, my friend ๐๐