She reached towards the stars and grasped
But alas it was to no avail

And she cried

Then she set forth and began to build her ladder

As she constructed, she came upon various creatures
Each imparting wisdom to the seeker

Some – laughed
Some – questioned
Some – patronized
Some – inspired

She respected each encounter
Her ladder grew taller

She looked within herself
And sought to understand the reasons WHY

With each catalyst there was a rekindling memory
of her purpose

Until one day

She reached towards the stars and grasped
But alas it was to no avail

And she laughed

For she had awakened
Her life began

As she LIVED, she came across various creatures
Each imparting wisdom to the seeker

Love – shared
Patience – nurtured
Wisdom – listened
Solitude – reflected
Choice – empowered

She became each encounter
Every moment being sacred

With a grateful heart she understood
and left her ladder for someone else

Life is the journey
The way is LOVE

And then

She looked towards the stars and smiled
for alas She was the Star.