Tiny Pieces of Soul

Estelle

Estelle (Sestina)

I look out at the universe tonight,

High into a lonely dark sky;

Yet a single star stays shining bright,

Burning with an eternal flame.

An entire night sky, one twinkle of light;

I think she deserves a name.

Worthy of a star, is there such a name?

Not one I will find tonight.

I watch her glow until morning light

Till the sun takes over a blue sky.

Yet nothing could put out her flame;

She lives in my soul, eternally bright.

There is no other that can burn so bright.

I wish she could know my name.

In my amazement, jealousy burns like a flame.

She alone rules the sky tonight.

Will I ever rule a sky?

She seems to laugh, that twinkle of light.

Grant me this wish; be my guiding light.

Lead me to the passion to make my life bright,

A love that's as deep as your endless sky.

That the world knows my name,

My only wish tonight;

Cast all other dreams to unending flame.

I will light a match and fan my dream's flame,

Heart filled with hope till morning light,

The smile on her face I can feel tonight.

Oh dear star that shines down so bright,

Will you ever know my name?

Still she is silent in her moonlit sky.

How many wishes shall I place in the sky?

Will you silence me with a ball of flame?

Grant my wish: the world to know my name.

Please hear my words or I will have no light.

I can see you still shining bright.

My wishes are yours to answer tonight.

Estelle shall be the name of my twinkle of light,

Her flame burning always so bright.

I send one wish to the sky before I sleep tonight.

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"Estelle" is a sestina, and the art is acrylic on an 8x10 canvas board.

This poem was part of my Senior Project, which was completed in April 2018. Thanks so much for reading!!

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Always, Eileen.