Fishing For Stars
Stand on the edge of a midnight sea,
under a pearl drop moon.
Look up at the cosmic canopy
to see where the stars are strewn.
Cast a net with all your might.
Stand your ground and hold on tight.
When the net begins to drag
and the night sky starts to sag,
haul back your catch from the rim.
Be careful stars don’t breach the brim.
Then open your net with gentle care.
You’ll find the universe twinkling there.
under a pearl drop moon.
Look up at the cosmic canopy
to see where the stars are strewn.
Cast a net with all your might.
Stand your ground and hold on tight.
When the net begins to drag
and the night sky starts to sag,
haul back your catch from the rim.
Be careful stars don’t breach the brim.
Then open your net with gentle care.
You’ll find the universe twinkling there.
This poem is copyright (©) Moe Phillips 2026
About the Writer
Moe Phillips
Moe is a poet, writer and filmmaker. Recipient of a Gold Clio in 2019, for her work with Disney, she has been published in over twenty anthologies for children and adults. She is a regular contributor to Bella Grace Magazine. Moe has created short films for award winning poets - Naomi Shihab Nye, Rebecca Kai Dotlich and Georgia Heard. Her latest creation is “The Feisty Beast” an audio content series she pens and produces.
