STARDUST

Listen to the smothered beat
of teardrops in our soul
as something slowly dies
within, and surfaces without.

The unknown pain aches again,
yet soon finds its solace
in the tender smile and laughter
of our Inner Child.

Suddenly, the entire world
is ours again under the moon.
We breathe stardust to recall
who we truly are.

And how we came here.

© Jean-Pierre Barakat