My favorite part
Of staying the night
Was after
The “fun” stuff
It was bundling up
And going outside
Staring into the deep black sky
Finding the perfect star
And making a wish
After hearing
The fatal news
I went outside
Stars magnified with tears
And wishing
For time
Just one more year
After a second
I took it back
In your eyes
Was hidden agony
And I couldn’t prolong it
My tears
Soaked the sky
As I pondered the end
When I heard the news
I wasn’t as shocked
As I should’ve been
Instead
I imagined you hearing
My plea
And trying to hold on
Just a little more time
For your favorite
I imagined you
Peace etched on your face
As you sense the change
And take your final breath
In the never-ending sky
There is one more
Wishing star
Chehalis, Washington
