A Poem Today

The first fo the year, I printed a book of poetry that the kids had written while teenagers and a few of them were from my journal when I was in school as well. It was kind of an experiment to see if the angst of a "normal" teen was any different than that of a teen who has bipolar disorder. it was interesting and eye opening for me and my kids. I thought today, I would just share one of the poems with you - can you guess who wrote it? Josh or Caiti or was it me, many years ago? Something to ponder as you wrap last minute packages for the holidays.


Star Gazing

You recognized me as a star.
Maybe not as bright at the moon,
or as strong at the star of the North,
But you plucked me from the darkness
and claimed as me as your own.

You are my earth and sun
Giving me a reason to shine and give out radiant hope.
You are life giving and life supporting.

I – what am I?
I am doing what all stars do.
I am growing and expanding,
getting brighter, moment by moment.

No stone is left unturned
NO heart left untouched
To find the secret of life
and the passion that brings light to us all.

I think you might sometimes scoff
at my little flicker of light,
Twinkling in the twilight.
Patience is coming to my side
As friendly and gentle as a puff of spring breeze
Giving me the courage to wait.



I’ll keep shining
Keep twinkling
Yes sometimes I do fall
and clouds cover me and
keep me from your sight.

And when this happens, a star’s tear I shed.
But one day, I know,
when the sun’s light is almost gone
and the earth’s bed is growing cold,
You will look up and see me.
The star you picked out for yourself.
And realize, that you’re loved
and not so alone as you thought.
For at your very reach,
you have the whole universe.