STARS

High above the clouds

Far beyond our reach

I see the shining stars

With different dreams in each

I wish upon the biggest

That someday soon I'll find

A love that's good and strong

That tells me it takes time

I go the next

And wish upon it too

I only ask for money

But this will not come soon.

I find but one star left

After wishing on them all

Could I ever find success

In the smallest of the tall?

I decide it's worth a try

But before I said one word

The star began to speak

And this is what I heard:

"You've wasted all your time

Wishing upon the stars

You asked for the biggest

And look how far you are

If you stop, for you will see

Wishing will do no good

If it's not meant to be."

Poem Copyright © 1990 SDA

Artwork Unknown