By Mary   marbella5@aol.com
Date: 18 November 2000

My Star

Falling from the sky,
slicing through the black field,
losing momentum
and drifting into my outstretched palms.
I stare for some time
before I grasp it tightly,
hoping I never have to let go.
God sent me the perfect star.

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