(Poetry) Idol’s Play

The shards of broken stars
populate the midnight sky
they took a shot at a spot in history
only to be shattered
by acts of divine whimsy

A false god’s toys
are tossed away
in favor of the next
dazzling wonder
to capture
the eye

Yet even still some shine
they gleam amidst the debris
dreaming of the day
some divinity discovers
what boundless love they have to give

But we can’t all be the North Star
hopes and dreams can only get you so far
before something has to give
and someone wants to play