The stars will always be there

desolate he looks up

and sees only dark clouds all around

just when he's about to fall on his knees

and shout in protest

he feels a strong wind that blew 

the dark cloud away

and he falls this time in wonder

at all the stars he's missed out on

those small chinks of hope

bright, infinite, always there

it was only the darkness clouding his vision

and he threw up his hands and embraced life

knowing though they might return

the stars will always be there

and he smiled again 

as a star winked back in firm assurance

and this time he laughed

and this time the echo was felt

deep within his soul.....