Star Gazing
Wonders of the cosmos
WHEN I WAS young, I used to lie on the grass, gaze at the night sky, count the stars, and search for constellations.
The vastness of the universe would fill me with wonder and awe, and I would dream of exploring the unknown depths of space.
As I grew older, my fascination with the stars only intensified. I would spend hours reading about the planets and their moons, memorizing the names of the constellations, and studying the movements of the celestial bodies.
I found solace in the stars, comforted by their constant presence and unchanging nature. They reminded me that despite the world’s chaos, something remarkable and lasting exists.
Stars evoked a yearning, a wish to transcend earthly limits, exploring the uncharted. I would imagine myself soaring through the cosmos, exploring new worlds, and encountering strange alien life.
As an adult, I still find myself drawn to the stars. They prompt awareness of the universe’s boundless potential and my potential as a human being. They inspire me to chase my dreams and explore the unknown.
The stars are a constant in my life, a guiding light that has shaped my journey from childhood to adulthood. They remind me that no matter how far I may go, something greater will always wait beyond the horizon.
Star Struck
As I gaze up at the starry night sky,
I am awed by the constellations high,
Their distant light, so bright and so profound,
A vision that awakens love within.
Each planet shines with its own gentle glow,
A force unseen that draws me to its core,
Their strength, a mystery I cannot grasp,
Yet still, I sense it deep inside my soul.
The stars they speak a language all their own,
Stories woven in the endless expanse,
Tales of joining, of loss, of being alone,
A message that ignites my heart with love.
For in their light, I find my own reflection,
A fragment of the cosmos, always linked.
Author’s Note
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I too share a love for the cosmos. When I was communications director for the College of Science at Clemson University, I interviewed more than a dozen top-level astronomers and astrophysicists. Incredible stuff.