I do not know how one writes poetry
or how bright stars shine only at night-
Although there are theories to be found, in certain writings
that say stars may be seen in the bottoms of the deepest wells
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You have touched, even entered into, Something here that is deeper than all the worlds waters, a place beyond time. Fantastic poetry, absolutely so. Whatever otherness that flows through nature to create such wonders must surely also flow through your spirit.
Our poetry is written so our children' children may learn the old tales, we will light the stars at noon, our words fill the depths of the ocean, become as valuable as the pearl and irritate my muse who is yelling to me to bring another her another jigger of rum. Loved the poem, Patti.
Great poem Patti - captures all those joys that we find in life, especially as children.
This is my kind of poem. These are the things I am drawn to that puzzle. I like how your brought your poem together in the final stanza pulling your images into the things that can hide a pearl a poem to be reborn for our future children. Beautiful.