Stars

A Christmas tree ornament in a Yuma County, Arizona church

The tamarind trees
capture stars in their branches
and won’t let them go.

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With a mended broom
she sweeps stars from the carpet,
pins them in her hair.

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So many stories—
more than the stars in the sky!
Who can tell them all?

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A spiral staircase—
just what I need to visit
the stars at midnight.

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The sunny courtyard—
underneath a wooden bench
seven stars huddle.

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Ignoring the wind,
she makes her way to the stars
and kisses each one.

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Solitary walk,
the pathway littered with stars—
who will sweep them up?

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To keep him happy
she stirs stars into his tea
and sings lullabies.

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We are clothed and fed
by stars dressed as grandmothers,
aunties and uncles.

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I have no father,
but my mothers are the stars,
nursing me with fire.

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Some fabulous bird
with seven stars in its beak
taps at my window.

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On the laundry line
she hangs seven stars to dry
and they wink at her.

Haiku and photo © 2018 by Magical Mystical Teacher

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Posted on January 21, 2018, in 5-7-5, haiku, Poetry Pantry, Poets United and tagged stars. Bookmark the permalink. 18 Comments.

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oldegg | January 21, 2018 at 3:59 am

Stars are such flirts winking at us no wonder you have so many tales to tell of them.

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Rosemary Nissen-Wade | January 21, 2018 at 4:54 am

Oh, oh, oh! How gorgeous, how magical! My immediate favourite of everything you ever wrote!

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Sanaa Rizvi | January 21, 2018 at 5:36 am

Love this 😀 especially “A spiral staircase— just what I need to visit the stars at midnight.”❤

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Lisa at Greenbow | January 21, 2018 at 5:52 am

Star gazing is rewarding.

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Mary | January 21, 2018 at 7:43 am

Yes – so many stories….who can tell them all.
Enjoyed the last one – picturing the winking – I really miss laundry lines though

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Björn Rudberg (brudberg) | January 21, 2018 at 10:35 am

Love each one of them… but I would love to have stars in my tea

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annell4 | January 21, 2018 at 10:59 am

Stars encompass all our wishes and dreams! I tried but could not pick a favorite. Loved each one.

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Susan | January 21, 2018 at 11:48 am

Why seven, I wonder? And why a worn broom? Here is a narrator whose job is harvesting and tending to the stars again and again. What could be more wonderful that living our relationship to these parents of all?

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Namratha Varadharajan | January 21, 2018 at 12:56 pm

Stars are magical, arent they? What a fantastic write

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createsoullife | January 21, 2018 at 2:37 pm

Wonderful post. May the stars in heaven watch over you!

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ZQ | January 21, 2018 at 2:46 pm

Sounds like my day 🙂

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Sherry Marr | January 21, 2018 at 4:30 pm

Each one is so beautiful…….star magic!

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Bekkie Sanchez | January 21, 2018 at 4:42 pm

Love them all (stars are a fav of mine,) but this: Solitary walk,
the pathway littered with stars—
who will sweep them up?

was so nice. I’d like to sweep them up!

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Susie Clevenger (@wingsobutterfly) | January 21, 2018 at 5:05 pm

Oh, I love these! The second one is my favorite.

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mhmp77 | January 21, 2018 at 6:04 pm

kaykuala

A starry story that keeps life moving in the right direction! Great take MMT!

Hank

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Jae Rose | January 21, 2018 at 11:09 pm

What a magical post 😉 I enjoyed each little micro story built it into a whole gleaming star

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Myrna Rosa | January 22, 2018 at 10:30 am

These are absolutely fabulous! They made me smile, happy. Thank you. What a treat!

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janicead | January 22, 2018 at 1:40 pm

What a delightful series!

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