This was fun to read. I especially enjoyed the first three lines for the polarity. The first 2 lines set up this atmosphere that feels grand and marvelous with the words "stardust" and "supernovae", which immediately gets stifled when the word "Starburst" appears, because how can something as small and insignificant as Starburst candy compare to an event as monumental as a supernova? I appreciated that effect. And the final 2 lines were a great way to end the poem.  


>Just like my cells are A, T, C, and G,  
The yellow, orange, red, and pink make me.

Just beautiful.

This poem makes me think about a lot of things. And I see that as only a good thing.

Firstly it makes me ponder my own existence, and how many small things have occurred to let myself be here. The tiny gesture of sharing your sweets with someone and then building a life with them seems like a magical story. 

Secondly, I thought of Malcolm in the Middle. Because of 3 unruly children and I've recently been watching the show. But also the science behind the poem made me think it'd be cool if this was a poem that malcolm had written in the show.

Lastly, just really great poem. Don't stop writing.

I enjoy the tone of wholesomeness you encapsulate. In my opinion maybe space out the lines, makes the whole thing more easily and seamlessly readable.

I enjoyed reading this poem. It feels lighthearted and serious at the same time. The story about your mom meeting your dad by sharing a Starburst with him was adorable and the whole poem has a sense of hopefulness about it. Despite the challenges of family life, your family is still important to you, associated with positive memories, and an integral part of who you are. The last four lines really drive home this point for me.

Something is so light yet dark about this poem that I really enjoy. I like that you're talking about non blood related people (your parents) and you make the comparison to ATCG which make up DNA, the building blocks of their creation of you.

This was a wonderfully wholesome poem. It simple yet it takes the reader on a small journey telling us a story of both love and separation. It notes a bit of sadness  but the over all tone is joyful. Using the imagry of stars and comparing it to a piece of candy, a pink Starburst. I love it. Nice work.


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Science says we're born of steam and stardust,  
The spoils of supernovae given life.  
I have proof that I am made of Starburst,  
The simple gesture made my mom a wife.  
Father slept in class with one palm open,  
My mother placed a pink one in his hand.  
I owe my life to that single moment,  
A sweet display of love she hadn't planned.  
Twelve long years their hearts withstood division,  
Together they raised three unruly boys.  
Though the parting seemed a harsh decision,  
The sadness never overwhelmed the joys.  
Just like my cells are A, T, C, and G,  
The yellow, orange, red, and pink make me.  

[1](https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/comments/xu7srn/languished_icarus/iqusctz?utm_medium=android_app&amp;utm_source=share&amp;context=3)

[2](https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/comments/xu2av6/passing_through_new_york/iqut7o8?utm_medium=android_app&amp;utm_source=share&amp;context=3)

This is my first attempt at a sonnet now that my class is learning about formal poetry. Let me know your thoughts, I may end up turning this one in as well.

Star Stuff