A week of conflicting priorities, restless teenagers, mounting work with pressing deadlines, and an all-consuming exhaustion ends tonight. A glimpse at the night sky to see a handful of stars visible despite the ambient light pollution. No, the universe is not agitated.

Once I calm the mind through stillness, I will perceive the serenity.

If only

I could float adrift upon

a sea of stars

But how could I surrender

your sweetest embrace?