Supernova

Once there was a star roaming the heavens;

This star was cold, dark, with deep scars that cut through the surface and formed canyons and caverns rooted within.

The star wandered throughout the galaxy never really finding where to stop and rest.

Nothing ever seemed to be welcoming or accepting of the atmosphere the star created around it;

Nothing ever blended the star into the surroundings; only accentuated the dark, hard surface that seemed to absorb as much darkness as it repelled light.

This rejection would only, in-turn, push the star further out into the abyss.

One lonesome trajectory traveling through the open expanse until that all changed...

Sudden particles of light danced across the blackness into nothing; the energy searching for a place to bleed into.

Waves extending right into the orbit of the star stood still, as if time itself was holding its breath for the events which were to unfold.

Staying ever-true to course, the star neared closer and closer to the light,

The warmth radiating into the atmosphere which almost seemed to soften the star’s outer shell.

As true with all light particles, they have a purpose - to keep traveling until reflected, deflected, or absorbed.

This drive and purpose keeps the energy flowing until the time has come to fulfill the destiny it longs.

The star’s outer atmosphere was so thick and clouded that it began to reflect the light waves, pushing them out and away from the protected core.

Just like the speed of light, the particles were then magnified tenfold onto the star, piercing the outer fog and bouncing across the desolate surface.

More and more light filled the canyons and crevices until the entire star was enrobed in warmth and brilliance.

For the first time in forever, the star was illuminated!

For the first time in forever, the deep canyons that were once just cold and dark were sparkling with precious metals and cosmic dust;

For the first time in forever, the haze surrounding the star was cleared and the view was spectacular;

For the first time ever, the star was not alone; actually, surrounded by all the warmth and beauty;

For the first time ever, the star shined.