Stars - By: Adiana Tomei

Perhaps the stars up in the sky

Are but pathways for your eyes

To be able to see

Your loved ones

Filled with glee

As they look down on you

To let you know that they’re still there

Even if not seen or heard

That they are there

Watching through the stars

So take them as a reminder

That love is eternal

And they are waiting for you

Behind the stars

Throughout life

Throughout love

And through despair.

They’re still there.

Please give a detailed explanation about the meaning and main idea of this poem.

The poem is about the death of a loved one and how they still love you. This is a poem for anyone who has felt great loss, and about how they look down on you, waiting for you to come, waiting to see you again.

Please explain your writing and thought process regarding this poem.

My thought process can almost not be explained, as my poems will usually just pop into my head, along with an emotion or thought of heart.

Why did you choose to write this poem?

I chose to write this poem because writing down my emotions helps me process my feelings.

Do you have any tips or anything to share with the youth writers who may be reading this?

Make sure to always write down your emotions, and never turn them away.