When Stars Burn Out

by Carrie Aarons

“I think of each one of these children as a precious star. One whose life on earth may be short, but their time floating around that great, big mystical universe is far from over. They may be burning out for us, we may soon be unable to see their shine, but they will always be here, looking over us when the night sky comes to life.”

“It doesn’t matter if there were a hundred women in my past. I’ve only ever been in love with one. You. I love you. I’m in love with you.”

“If it’s written in the stars, then it is fated to happen.” She smiled, repeating her phrase.