I chased stars in my youth
Collected them
In mason jars
Kept them hidden from the world
Under my white linen
Pillow case
Curious
I would stick my finger
In the jar
And twirl it around
Feeling their sharp edges
Dig deep
Into my flesh
Strange yet comfortable
I would suck those stars down
Feeling their warmth consuming me
I
Becoming one with the universe
Becoming immortal.

12/29/2012

Posted on 12/29/2012
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