Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower for Kyla
Waiting for a meteorite
to shoot across the sky
is like waiting for a blind date
to show up
I’m alone in the dark
in the middle of the yard
And nothing happens
And nothing happens
It’s like waiting for a heart
for my young friend on the transplant list
knowing that someone will die
before her life is saved
The stars seem enough
All in their right places
But if even one falls
I’ll know what to wish for
Then a streak of light
flashes like a genius
I think my eyes are playing tricks
I hold my breath in awe
and cry
______Colleen Redman / Poets United
August 14th, 2016 7:40 am
There is a sense of catharsis in this.. sometimes we need to feel the moment is right in order to express our emotions.. and honour our thoughts and friends – very special
August 14th, 2016 8:40 am
Oh this is soo full of passion and emotion, Colleen.
Beautifully penned.
August 14th, 2016 9:34 am
Want to be with you tonight. You see things so much more passionate than I.
August 14th, 2016 12:29 pm
The emotion here, raw and far reaching has cuffed my response to simply say, ‘that’s just the way it is’.
August 14th, 2016 12:30 pm
I was out watching the stars the other night and never saw anything…. but oh that waiting and the transplant of heart… so very strong with that wish,
August 14th, 2016 1:20 pm
This is so moving……..I hope you get your wish and Kyla gets her new heart. Life can be so hard.
August 14th, 2016 1:23 pm
I am a stargazer so I can feel the anticipation and longing to see that star shoot across the sky. The racing of the heart to make that one wish come true, embracing a new heart.
August 14th, 2016 8:08 pm
Touching, I hope your friend gets her new heart.
August 14th, 2016 9:43 pm
This is so clearly rendered – beautiful! I love the connection between the stars and your friend.
August 14th, 2016 9:56 pm
Wow, filled with emotion here, Colleen.
I hope she gets a new heart too, but meanwhile I am glad you were lucky enough to see a meteorite. (I haven’t been so lucky! I think I’d cry too.)
August 15th, 2016 12:09 am
Oh! I don’t even have the words to comment, but can’t just not. Thank you for sharing and I hope …
August 15th, 2016 12:55 am
“Then a streak of light / flashes…” the line shines with faith…beautiful, may the wish be fulfilled…
August 15th, 2016 5:40 am
Praying …
August 15th, 2016 3:57 pm
pulls the strings of ones heart, I hope the wish comes true
August 16th, 2016 10:35 am
So much comes up in waiting. Even as a reader, I held my breath wishing for the miracle of all of these things coming through. Nice.
August 16th, 2016 2:50 pm
Beautiful and touching! It speaks to all.
August 17th, 2016 5:07 pm
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August 20th, 2016 12:29 am
I just read this and am deeply moved, Colleen. I also just realized that you are making your journey now in this world without your mom – except that she is truly always present and will be throughout your whole life. Hugs and love to you; keeping you and your family close at heart. I am also holding Mara and Kyla close and sending many powerful wishes into the universe for Kyla.
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