Dying Star

A star still hovers over morning

One that died a million years ago

It lingers now, to give me warning...

that you've lost your way ....back home

You left me here without a fire

as if desire has turned to stone 

Last night, the stars that lit the heavens,...   

were only ghosts of stars,  that once would guide you home

The moon, ..was drifting,.... waiting for the sunrise, 

patiently waiting for the dawn

While  I was waiting for your headlights.....

 somehow knowing ...  ....you wouldn't come

There are things, that will last forever....

other dreams are meant to fade away,

and all the times that we remember

are all that's left to hold by each conclusion of the day

I've watched the sun unlatch the gate to morning

I hesitate to leave the window's ledge

Your pillow lies untouched beside the bed

The stars up in the sky... are all long dead 

One star is telling me it is morning

While other stars all seemed to stray

Some things that seem to last forever

are illusions we must cherish, but will often fade away

will often fade away........

as if they're made to fade away.......

by:   Carrie Richards.