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    One Day
    One Day
    One Day
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    One Day

    By Charlz dela Cruz

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    One Day is a narrative poem that tells the story of the demon, Argon, who is saved from death by Stella, an angel of God. Together, they explore the mysteries of life and death amidst the chaos between their kingdoms. Should one persist in his duties or yield to a stronger passion? Is sin real? One Day is a spiritual journey of being alive. It is a prayer and a confession of faith, with a hope that tomorrow is full of miracles.

     

    XXXVII


    "What is a star?" Argon wonders 

    "if not to explode and grant a wish

    if not my head, falling

    on her lap of dreams 

    What is a star

    if not to imitate the glow on Stella's face 

    or to repeat myself and my love as she sleeps 

    For a star can mean a million things at once 

    but what good is a star, even for dreamers

    if it does not shine where she lies 

    For every dream can fall as a new wish can rise 

    but nothing escapes her eyes."

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCharlz dela Cruz
    Release dateAug 1, 2020
    ISBN9781393186380
    One Day
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