the stars will always be there

desolate he looks up
and sees only dark clouds all around

just when he's about to fall on his knees
and shout in protest

he feels a strong wind that blew
the dark cloud away

and he falls this time in wonder

at all the stars he's missed out on

those small chinks of hope
bright, infinite, always there

it was only the darkness clouding his vision

and he threw up his hands and embraced life

knowing though they might return
the stars will always be there

and he smiled again
as a star winked back in firm assurance

and this time he laughed
and this time the echo was felt
deep within his soul.....