Starlight

Avril Shakira Villar Zamboanga City, Philippines 🇵🇭

Every human on earth holds a star within their palm

It glows with a unique radiance

Depends on how we handle the brilliance

On how we wait for our moment

On how we carry our vision towards conquering dreams

But the light slowly dims

When we deny our purpose

When we neglect ourselves

When we abandon a pursuit

Because life becomes emotionally abusive

We stumble along the way through setbacks

But we should never back down

Hold your star steadfastly even after pursuing your dreams

And we’ll be the light of the next generation

Even after our earthly journey

We are all the protagonist of our own books

And the author of our life

Our worth depends on how we portray our characters

May our stories inspire the youthful minds

May we be remembered.

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About the Author

Avril Shakira Villar is a 16-year-old writer hailing from the Philippines. She is an active member of WriteGirl LA. Her piece 'That Night' was featured in WriteGirl Issue 3 Lines & Breaks, 'The Dark Beam' earned semi-finalist status in Under the Madness Magazine (published in issue 5), and 'Journey of Becoming' found a home in The Malu Zine Issue 5. Avril clinched 2nd place in a national poetry competition by Under the Madness Magazine, with her winning piece 'Silent Verse' published in issue 6. Additionally, her poem 'Own your light' was published by The Ugly Writers Journal.

Meaning of the Work

These poems cover a range of themes and emotions based on my real-life experiences. I consider my pieces creative non-fiction, wherein I fearlessly and boldly express socio-political commentary alongside personal reflections.