The diamonds that were embedded in the night sky
Did not last forever as was once promised
Yet neither did those purifying tears
That formed from the black clouds in my heart
But, Inside of us all I have come to find
That there is a star that lingers in core of our decaying souls
That burns brighter than any sun
And one that holds more value than any of the jewels of heaven
For It’s an illuminating light
That can never dim or fade into the hands of misery
Since it’s knowledge of tragedy remains ignorant
Although this gem that is buried within us
Is a fountain of wisdom
I have lost myself to this overwhelming sense of joy
And I can only see things optimistically
Because I understand that paradise was never in the sky
But, within myself
Therefore, now I can look up at a thousand starless nights
And be the moons endless everlasting friend
Till the end of my days and even till the end of time
For even if I die
I know this celestial flame will never burn out.
~ Tony Paradise’s Poet ~
