These Autumn Stars

Watching these autumn stars twinkling
Like silver and blue bells of ice
I can almost hear them tinkling
The sparkling sounds of paradise

When the night is open like this
Revealing its patterns clearly
The sky a deep blue velvet kiss
I can feel the stars and nearly
Taste their diamond coolness sweet
Yet subtle as my senses greet
The Other which they represent
And thank them for reminding me
Here in the chill of night half spent
What I am here for is to be
With all my senses wide awake
No matter whether day or night

These autumn stars which make me take
Another look make things look right
As not just with my eyes I see
But with my soul I see the light

+Steven Curtis Lance



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