Compassion, Peace and All of the Things We Take For Granted

 I stare at blank pages, 

imagining the lives of others;

in hopes of connecting through common heartache.

Words are my solace,

like constellations,

coming together to form a beautiful spectacle.

 I want these words to build a kingdom

of people who understand

that this life can only be beautiful

if we sparkle together, as one.

There are billions of stars shining up there,

but we only name the ones that shine brightly, together.

Let's make this life a constellation of

friendship,

love,

and most of all, understanding.

Each of us, bursting,

yet feeling the explosion singularly.

How do we silence our egos?

Let's illuminate that dark sky separating each speck of light.

Instead of individual stars, 

let's be the sunrise;

a fiery breath of unity.

Let us rise above the horizon as a single ray of sunlight, 

devouring the earth

with a light that cannot be shielded;

a light that will never flicker away.

Let us live together

in a way, 

that if one of us is to fizzle out, 

we will shine even brighter in their honor.