Stars in her eyes
A dreamer
she was born
with stars in her eyes
They enabled her
allowing escape
from the routine
of her daily life
She would look up
and imagine herself
far, far way
sailing on a ship
across a wide blue sea
diving for pearls
in a hidden cove
weaving shells
into her golden hair
while singing a duet
with a friendly mermaid
The dreary task at hand
left behind, undone
as she danced, unfettered
in her own, glittering world
The stars gave her hope
allowed her to soar
on the gossamer wings
of an unencumbered mind
saving her from drowning
in a sea of black despair
Those strange stars
empowered her
giving her the tools
to write and create
stories for others
to read and enjoy
One day when those
eyes close forever
a bit of fairy dust
from her starry eyes
will stay behind
forever.
by Robbie Cheadle
Love this Robbie 😍
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Thank you, Ritu.
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Delightful poem Robbie! You’re definitely a dreamer, full of star dust and creativity. 🙂
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Thank you, Brad. That is how I survive the boring bits of life.
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I can relate. 🙂
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A beautiful poem, Robbie! I read something a filmmaker said once: “life is an illusion, behind which lies the reality of dreams”…your poem reminded me of that
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That is a most interesting quote, John. It certainly fits in with my views on life. Thank you for sharing.
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This is beautiful, Robbie. Love .
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Thank you, Yassy
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You are indeed a dreamer and the world needs them. The poem
is so soft and serious at times. Beautifully written. I quote : ” Those strange stars
empowered her
giving her the tools
to write and create ”
miriam
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Thank you, Miriam. I am glad you enjoyed this poem. My mother always says I have stars in my eyes.
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Beautiful, Robbie! ❤
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Thank you, Penny.
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thank you for sharing, ladies.
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“weaving shells into her golden hair…” lovely imagery here and throughout.
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Thank you, Annette.
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Delightful! ♥♥
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Thank you, Billy Ray.
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Really beautiful ❤️
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Thank you, Willow
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💜💜💜
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Terrific, Robbie. The cake looks super too.
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Thank you, John. I haven’t felt inspired to write a poem for ages.
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Well done.
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Beautiful
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Thank you, Bella.
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I really like this kind of narrative poetry and you’ve done a great job here telling this story.
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Thank you, Barbara. Originally, I never wrote freestyle poetry, I preferred rhyming verse. I have come to realise that freestyle is more modern and popular and allows for a lot of freedom with writing.
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The world is a better place with you in it, and we are all better for knowing you. 😊
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Walt, that is such a lovely thing to say. Thank you so much.
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You’re very welcome. My comments come from my heart 🙂
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Shared this on the Poetry Sharing Group. 😊
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Thank you, Walt. Hugs.
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You’re very welcome. Hugs back. 🙂
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I love this dreamy poem, Robbie. It makes your daily routine lighter and happier. It’s so wonderful that you think of others and writing your stories to make others happy!
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Thank you, Miriam. I am lucky to have such a fun escape from reality.
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Yes, it sounds like my gardening!
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You have created a beautiful garden, Miriam. You also write lovely poetry.
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Mmmmmm lovely Robbie –
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Thank you, Susan.
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heartfelt Robbie! Well done. You should read it and put up a You Tube link.
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Thank you, Wayne, I’ll think about doing that.
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A beautiful poem Robbie. I love the cake too.
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Thank you, Brigid.
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So cute and delightful poem, Robbie and such a beautiful picture of this lovely girl. Too good.
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Thank you, Kamal. I am glad you enjoyed the poem and the picture.
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Welcome dear Robbie
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What a wonderful poem. I see ‘stars in her eyes’ as a metaphor for so many unique individuals.
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That is true, Jacqui. There are many talented people out there.
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That’s a good reason to have stars in one’s eyes.
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Thank you, Frank.
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So pretty, Robbie. I love the end and that bit of story-stardust that brings immortality. A wonderful poem. 🙂
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I was quite pleased a poem came to me, Diana. I thought they had all been buried in the scary prose I have been writing.
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❤
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A beautiful poem Robbie.
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Thank you, Colline
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Fantastic imagery, Robbie!
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Thank you, Teri.
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Lovely, Robbie!
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Thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Both your poem and beautiful maiden in icing are beautiful Robbie.. May your week be just as sweet,
Love to you my friend ❤
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Thank you, Sue. I hope yours is also lovely.
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How beautiful, Robbie! I hope we can leave behind a little dream for others as we pass through this life.
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I think that is the aim of all creatives, Terry. Have a great week.
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Gorgeous, Robbie. ♥
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Thank you, Olga.
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i like some of the verses
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Thank you
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Loved it! Beautiful! I just posted a poem today too!
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Thank you
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Beautiful, Robbie…
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Thank you, Bette.
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