The star in you

The sun above
needs no illumination.
It radiates its light
from deep within.
Then why scrub
and polish the star
burning in you no
less brightly than
the sun? Needing
no fuel except love.
Let it shine as it will.

Reviews

[Jimmy Crapped Corn]

You have a very lean style writing that I envy. I like all your work I've seen

[Arundass TP]

Well written, very meaningful poem good work. keep it up

[Tania Mo]

Gee thanks.

[barleygirl]

I agree with the message in your poem, that there's something inherently bright that lives in each person, but most are shining up the wrong things, like wearing fake beauty products & donning the acceptable fashions, etc. I love that your message is focused & clear as the sun . . . we only need worry about letting our inner lights shine! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Wild Rose]

In times like this may I remind to tell your partner that you love them

[Tania Mo]

Yes in ways they don't expect is ever better. :)

[Wild Rose]

No Valentine cards from me - ever

Do you like that blouse /skirt?
YES! or I prefer this one

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Very sage advice presented in a lovely short-form free-verse poem that is silky smooth and in which the feelings are easily digestible.

[Tania Mo]

Truth needs no polishing...Thanx John.

[Marina]

A lovely sentiment, Tania. There is no need to intellectualise your message here; it's all rather simple....love yourself, give love and accept it and shine for all you are. It's a beautiful piece of wisdom. Wonderful lines. 💛

[Tania Mo]

Yes the beauty comes from its briefness and uniqueness

[Laz K.]

Such wise words here! I'm really impressed by your writing. I also agree with the theme of this poem, but don't you think that the sun, bright and amazing it is, is very "lonely"? I know I'm anthropomorphizing it, but being bright and shining - is it really enough? We can admire the sun from a distance, but can't get close to it; it can't get close to us, or we'll burn. It seems to me that the "star" in us wants to shine bright, yes, but it also wants "receptive eyes." Just my opinion...:)

[Tania Mo]

We like to dazzle others but actually its enuf to glow in oneself yes...?

[Laz K.]

Stars can't help but glow, right?

[Tania Mo]

In their own skin they have to

[Chris Shaw]

The star inside will shine of its own accord where there is love. Love is all you need. That what the Beatles sang, didn't they? A nice little free verse you have penned here.

Chris

[Tania Mo]

Yes. The Beatles song.Thanx Christine. :)