Sparks of Stars
As I
gaze at the stars
that shape the Milky Way
I wonder if any children
watch, too.
The stars
were bright when I
was young. They shone like sparks
of fire against a velveteen
black sky.
I wish
little children
could view the great display
along the Milky Way tonight.
It’s cool!
© 2013 Freeda Baker Nichols
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