Poetry

I am Not a Star

Kayleen Capitulo ‘27 • September 6, 2023

stars are pretty

I am not a star

stars have friends

I am not a star

people say I am a star

because stars are helpful and smart and kind

but stars are always in the sky

I am not a star

stars shine bright

while my glow is artificial

I am not a star

I used to be a star

but then I consumed myself

and

fell

the

earth

I am not a star

but I’m ok with that

Creative Writing Summer Retreat ‘23
poetry

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