Blink that stardust
out of your eyes.
Wake up, dreamer and
swallow the sunrise.

It’s not a manhunt;
don’t choose to hide away.
Dodge all the punches, knowing
they’ll be gone as soon as they
pass your way.

Dream with the evening sky,
sewing hearts with stars
you knew when you weren’t
as far away.

Ease your mind,
in knowing we’re on our way.

Possibly is hope
becoming promise
when you choose to pave your way.

Slow dance with the wispy willow
Beckon the snow
down from the clouds.
Form snow angels
where you lay.

If we’re all stardust
underneath,
why don’t we shine?
Why can’t we share our light?

If we’re all some part
of God’s desired dream,
why can’t we believe?
Why don’t we have the rights to dream?

Comets soar down
from outer space
leaving strange footprints
apart from where they stay

It’s wrong to keep ourselves
on lockdown,
on solid ground,
terrified by the bodies that fly.

If we’re all stardust,
God’s grand design,
why don’t we shine?

14 responses to “Shine”

  1. Woodsy Avatar
    Woodsy

    “If weโ€™re all stardust,
    Godโ€™s grand design,
    why donโ€™t we shine?”

    That’s a beautiful question. I have found shining can mean very different things to different people. Some of these look nothing like what we expect shining to look like.

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Yes! That’s one hundred thousand percent true !! We don’t need to be noticed by all but just to exist and shine in a life that needs us. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œโค๏ธโค๏ธ Something I’m striving to do. No one should feel alone or worthless

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  2. WanderingCanadians Avatar
    WanderingCanadians

    What a beautiful poem. I believe we all shine in our own way, we just can’t always see it sometimes.

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Yes!!!! Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™ I believe that, too. Everyone has something to offer. There is a point, reason for everyone. Believing that has gotten me through rough times. I am grateful to be at an age where I could finally appreciate my talents without feeling as awkward as I did in my twenties. Growing and healing into yourself had been a great experience and I hope to keep growing and healing and helping others. Your writing and photos always inspire me to keep growing as a writer as well. I hope you’re staying warm and dry ๐Ÿ’œโค๏ธ

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      1. WanderingCanadians Avatar
        WanderingCanadians

        For sure. Itโ€™s funny how we gain so much more perspective as we get older. That is a lovely goal in life to always learn and want to grow. I can tell you use your poetry as a way to channel that. Itโ€™s a great way to stay connected with how youโ€™re feeling. Thanks for your kind words. I feel the same about your poetry. I enjoy reading your pieces and discovering what they mean to me.

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      2. BrittnyLee Avatar
        BrittnyLee

        Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š that means a lot to me. I love this community. It’s so positive and supportive of all media forms . It’s great. I try to channel it into my work . I am always challenging myself . I feel it’s important to test the water and see what I can do ๐Ÿ™‚ I love that more peace can come with age. It’s a blessing for sure . I hope you’re having a great and well week ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ™‚โ˜บ๏ธ

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      3. WanderingCanadians Avatar
        WanderingCanadians

        Thatโ€™s great to hear. Itโ€™s good to challenge and push ourselves, especially in a safe space where you know you have support. Weโ€™re finally getting some sunshine so weโ€™ve been trying to go for more walks. Hope you had a wonderful weekend.

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      4. BrittnyLee Avatar
        BrittnyLee

        Thank you! We’ve been getting some sun, too!!! It’s been making me so happy โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜. Matt and I are finally out of quarantine so we have been walking ourselves. It’s been nice getting out. I love spring. I’m so happy it’s almost here. I’m glad you’ve been getting out to enjoy it ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜„

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  3. Warren Richards Avatar
    Warren Richards

    Well said!

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™

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  4. Christopher Marcus Avatar
    Christopher Marcus

    If weโ€™re all some part
    of Godโ€™s desired dream,
    why canโ€™t we believe?
    Why donโ€™t we have the rights to dream?

    This really moved me. Thank you.

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Thank you for saying that! It means a lot. I’m grateful this meant something for you. This piece was one that I felt had to come out . Some pieces write themselves. This was one of those. Thanks so much for stopping by ๐Ÿ˜Š

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      1. Christopher Marcus Avatar
        Christopher Marcus

        There’s a special light in your words. I will endeavor to stop by as often as I can! ๐Ÿ™‚

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      2. BrittnyLee Avatar
        BrittnyLee

        Thank you ! Likewise Christopher!!!

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