I got a star for my birthday.
My grandparents bought it online.
It came with complete care instructions.
I think we will get along fine.
Its name is all letters and numbers
of the most scientific sort.
I thought my star might like a nickname,
so I call it Seven for short.
Whenever I’m out in the evening,
I look for my star in the sky.
I don’t know if I’ll ever find it,
but it’s surely worth a good try.
Sometimes, late at night, I imagine
my star’s up there thinking of me.
I wonder, from up in the atmosphere,
What on Earth can it see?
I got a star for my birthday
with all the proof I’ll ever need
on this official print-it-yourself
frameable title and deed!
I'm sorry to say that according to NASA, it's not actually possible to buy a star and name it. Phooey!
I'm giving away a copy of Write a Poem Step by Step every day in April. The book is based on my school visit presentations and includes a simple plan you can follow to create your own poems. I wrote it for students, teachers, and writers of all ages.
Post a comment here to enter. I'll choose one at random tomorrow and drop a copy of Write a Poem Step by Step in the mail—U.S. addresses only, please. I’ll email you for your mailing address if you win. And if you don't win right away, please try again. I'll have 31 copies to share!
Irene has today's Poetry Friday Roundup at Live Your Poem. Enjoy!