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I Need A Star
by Roger A. Ochs → (All Poetry by Roger A. Ochs)
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I still wish on the first star I see each night. It's not that I believe but that the wish is a mantra to remind me of what is important.

I need a star
     in this dark sky
One bright star
     on which I may wish


I need a wish
     a heartfelt mantra
To believe in
     granting me hope

I need a hope
     a bright ray
Shining and reflecting
     like Winter moon


I need a moon
     and spangled star
Piercing the sky dark
     of my diminished soul


I need a soul
     made intact again
By wishes and hopes
Granted by a star.
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 Reviews of "I Need A Star"
Reviewed by Beverly Scofield
Reviewed on May 18, 2010
Being of advanced years myself, your poems filled with longing resonate with me. Reading this one I had a strong image of crocheting -- of reaching to pick up a thread and pulling it through to make a stitch, reaching for the next and pulling to make another, and on and on until a pattern is created. You do have a way with words and a knack for creating a beautiful structure.

SilverBee
Reviewed by Marge Fulton
Reviewed on August 23, 2008
I like your minimalism here and in the other poems! Keep this coming!
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on August 15, 2008
It sounds like something I could use as well, Roger. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace,

Regis
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on July 28, 2007
well expressed....hope all will be okay soon!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on July 27, 2007
tenderly expressed; heartfelt capture, roger...
here's wishing you peace and blessings,
carolyn
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on July 27, 2007
Awwwww, so gently written. Think we could all use a star to wish upon.....

Be safe,
Karen
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart
Reviewed on July 27, 2007
May your star wishes come true Roger. Lovely poem, heart touching.
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