The Silence After You

[Jupiter]

The voices of the stars gave him no rest 

a constant chatter, like aunts giving unsolicited advice about the priest’s life, newly freed.

["Going on a silence strike now?"]

A large pink star in the sky smoked asteroid particles, blowing a solar storm.

["If you’re not content, just get inspired!"]

A blue, glowing face — twin stars danced in the empty sky, filling his head.

["Still searching for that corpse who left you to die?"]

Contempt came from a distant trio of green stars, disgusted.

Cosmic wind interfered with the invasive communication during his prayer.

["Khaaeris, it’s been six months already."]

The connection was cut off by him, as he stared at his own reflection in the lagoon.

What you did to me made me see the world differently
My tears dry on their own, alone
So look into my eyes
Tell me if you see the emptiness left by lost love