The Shooting Star That's Never Seen

by IdTakeABulletForYou   Jan 22, 2008


Trying hard to not just be
the shooting star no one can see;
I'm trying hard to be someone
and not just drown alone.

I want to make a footprint in the sand upon the earth;
Although I try it's always wiped away with the high-rising surf.

I'm trying hard to turn into
a star that makes wishes come true;
I'm trying hard to glisten; shimmer
--All I ever do is flicker...

For one million years I have waited to shine
but I can't foresee light in my life anytime;
I'm just wasting in space, wasting space in spaceless-ness
as everyone flies with shooting stars of brilliance.

Do I lack the fire?
Do I lack a flame?
Without wick am I just set to rot my life away?

Hopelessly existing in this gravity-less hell
while every hour upon hour my cold heart becomes a shell;
Dreams of shooting far across the pristine-lit night sky
become a distant memory of times where hope was still alive.

Perfect timing and position high upon the clear night sky,
hoping at least one person will see as I fly by.
Only once I get to shoot, and then that's it for me...

I guess that I will always be the shooting star that's never seen.

Thanks for reading. I hope that you enjoyed.
Please comment and/or rate honestly and accordingly.

~Stephen White

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  • 7 years ago

    by deeplydesturbed

    I can see why this is your favourite.
    I love it. :)
    Great work, as always..

    • 7 years ago

      by IdTakeABulletForYou

      Thank you very much :D It is through poetry you understand me, and perhaps through poetry that people understand you! Perhaps that's why some people around you don't understand you!

      V/r
      IdTakeABulletForYou
      (Stephen)

  • 11 years ago

    by Chloe DeWitt

    Okay, Two words for this poem. Absolutely Amazing! :)

  • 15 years ago

    by ShadowedPhoenix

    -Do I lack the fire?
    Do I lack a flame?
    Without wick am I just set to rot my life away?-

    Beautiful poem, really enjoyed it. Very well written. can't say i remember this poem:) but i'm sure i'll remember when i read them!

    xxx

  • 15 years ago

    by Rey Severs

    I really like this poem...it has so much meaning...excellent work! I cried as well....

  • 15 years ago

    by Sora

    This poem was beyond beautiful..it was fantastic!!
    i was glued to every word.
    you did a wonderful job!
    i also dont kno anybody who has as many poems as you do!! lol
    yer a true writer, and a great one at that.