The Girl with the Umbrella of Stars
Had she found the light
The Girl with the Umbrella of Stars
She walked through the square at peace,
an umbrella made of stars above her head.
People turned but said nothing,
as if wonder should not be spoken aloud.
She smiled at me once, brief as breath.
Her eyes held constellations of her own.
I asked her where she found that light,
and she said, it found me in prayer.
The rain touched everyone but her.
Even sorrow hesitated to fall.
When she was gone, it went dull again,
she had taken the colour with her.
Now when the sky breaks open,
I look up and try to find her again.
Not because I need her to return,
because she taught me how to shine.
About the Creator
Marie381Uk
I've been writing poetry since the age of fourteen. With pen in hand, I wander through realms unseen. The pen holds power; ink reveals hidden thoughts. A poet may speak truth or weave a tale. You decide. Let pen and ink capture your mind❤️
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Comments (3)
A poem closer to a beautiful short story
Love the image and the concept of an "umbrella of stars". Love your poem too
Let your light shine!