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Stars Shining Bright Above You

A poem on living dreams

By Michelle Liew Tsui-LinPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
Stars Shining Bright Above You
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Everyone's favorite theme park, Disneyland, opened this day in history in 1955, under the supervision of everyone's go-to animator, Walt. It isn't a major holiday, but it is an important day because it is a testament to our ability to realize our dreams.

Walt didn't start as the biggest animator in the business, being born to parents of modest means. His father, Elias, was a carpenter. His mother, Flora, was a schoolteacher. The family moved throughout America, seeking better opportunities. 

But Walt's vision was a big one. He envisioned the Happiest Place on Earth, where children and adults could play. His dream started as a small theme park and burgeoned to include themed lands (Adventureland, Tomorrowland, etc). 

A big vision for an ordinary man much like ourselves. 

His vision bore fruit because he wished upon a star, and true to the song's lyrics, that made no difference, no matter who he was. 

And our visions should bear fruit. That makes no difference who we are. Enjoy this Butterfly Cinquain. 

Stars fly

Traversing space

Lighting impassioned souls

Making light out of the darkness

Lifting

When you

Wish upon the stars' guiding light

That cast bright rays of hope

Their brilliant rays

Show path. 

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About the Creator

Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a year ago

    Walt truly is a legend. Loved your poem!

  • Love your words and the video and thank you for the shout out

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