The Star by Betsy Phillips (she/her)

I feel just like a star

A hurling ball of energy 

Pure existence never really formed 

Literally cosmic but never tethered 

Never known but by a hidden creator 

Loved by you for a moment 

Until I burned you up 

It’s in my nature 

To yearn never satisfied 

Doubled up and eating myself 

Catching glimpses 

Shining fire

For a moment outside of my orbit 

Meaningless

But very very real.

Where do stars go when they die?