A STAR
The heavens are less bright this night
For a star has fallen to Earth
Its brief candle out
As white scar slashed
Across the clear blue sky
A fragile cocoon tumbled
To the breast of its motherland
Oh, the humanity…
Hopes and dreams
Skills and talents
Were dashed this day
Before our eyes
Before our hearts
Yet, we will go onward
Once more, human endeavor
Will rise from our sorrow
Seeking renewed faith in our selves
In our communal efforts
For we will not stay where we are
Our destiny is to steadily press on
Building upon the shoulders and minds
Of those who came before
With eyes open to new discovery
Wherever we may find it
Ron Eklof
Thursday, February 13, 2003
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