DENA R. GORRELL
(1932-- )
Retired secretary; Poet
Edmond, Oklahoma




TRANSIENT TIME TRAVELER

I walk beneath a canopy of stars,
where a thousand watchful eyes
pierce the ebony silk sky.

I am a child again...
wishing on the first star,
soaring upward on dream-wings,
feeling immortal.

I am a young woman ...
unmindful of danger,
anticipating life's mysteries,
stardust sprinkled on my heart.

I am a mother...
The sky diamonds wink,
like my mischievous children.
My heart smiles back,
sharing cosmic secrets.

I am a grandmother...
Beloved grandchildren
are Superstars
that outshine Polaris.
My aging heart dances with joy.

I am an old woman...
clouds hide the Milky Way
from my fading eyes.
But Bethlehem's star
still guides my soul.

Carry me into the starlight
one last time...
Tonight my journey will be complete;
for I shall see the face of God
and touch His crown of stars.

Dena R. Gorrell