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A Child of the Stars
You stay in the depths
of your muted sea of emotions
The window casts you far apart from all that occurs on the outside
You’re stuck wallowing in your anguish alone
But wouldn’t it help to open your curtains?
Show the world who you really are, this world
Can take your hand, fill you with bliss and energy
Open your window, reach out to the stars
And all the blinks of light that you’ve blacked out,
Among the deep sky of the unknown
Every light is another glimmer of hope
And the minute you let them into your life
The dark, murky tones of the sky
Will fade to a beautiful sunrise
The room will lighten gloriously
Bringing hope and success for a new day
And in the most dismal of times
The stars will glow twice as bright
Giving happiness when you feel all good is gone
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This piece is inspired by my own struggle with mental health and not being afraid to ask for help. I have struggled with mental health all my life, and I often feel weak when I need to ask for help. In this poem, the narrator convinces another person to “open their window and reach out to the stars,” that is, displaying strength by asking for help despite being nervous.