Last evening’s twilight brought two distant birds gliding across the sky — a quiet moment I thought little of at the time. But this morning, Gina’s birthday bundle arrived from Kuala Lumpur, carrying its own warmth across the miles. Suddenly those birds felt like a gentle reflection of our long friendship: separated by distance, yet always moving within the same sky. From that pairing of twilight wings and Gina’s thoughtful bundle, this three‑couplet poem emerged — three small waves of acknowledgement, connection, and renewal.
Gina’s response: “This is a very special poem — yes, please post it; too beautiful to be kept hidden. Love the second stanza about the stars.” — Gina
Distant Stars — A Poem for Gina
Long grey clouds may separate our friendship,
but distance is not part of the script.
We endearingly continue to wave from afar,
like a constellation’s pair of outlying stars.
Luminously looking forward to our next meeting,
and tenderly renewing our curriculum vitae greetings
A fitting accompaniment — Angus & Julia Stone’s “Celestial Bodies,” a live performance with the same quiet, sky‑bound warmth that inspired this poem.
Ivor Steven © August 2026
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