StarKeeper

. . . the full, full day of the StarKeeper©

 By Roger Allen

Before dawn each and every day the StarKeeper went out into the foothills and gathered all the night’s stars and safely hid them among the cactus and rocks and covered them with  the moon and protected them all day long.. 

 …Until sunset when he hung them back into the dusk  …one or two or three at a time  That was his job…his only job.

As the StarKeeper went about his dawn business of gathering and hiding the stars, he always left the special morning star until the very last.

Sometimes the StarKeeper placed all the stars carefully in a pile and watched over them…but some days he scattered them far and wide among the rocks and cactus. 

Whichever the StarKeeper was always finished gathering them just as the sun peeked over the distant hills, and he would begin to drum up the sun and chant prayers for one very fine day for all the creatures and beings…well mostly fine…the sly coyote and devilish raven were known rather well as complete rascals…completely capable of sneaking up and stealing a star to play with…which is why- of course- that the StarKeeper kept the stars safe.

On nearly any given day the clouds would gather and the StarKeeper especially liked the clouds – even when they didn’t bring rain … which was most common --  because the clouds always had a special magic and often gathered themselves into the shape of animals.

The StarKeeper was often seen looking into the sky at the animal spirit clouds, and he chanted to all the animal  spirits as they danced across  the sky.

Those rare occasions- when the clouds gathered enough to  rain- were very special days.

After the rains, the hurrying and scurrying and slithering about of the animals- in search of their favorite watering hole would create a real gridlock along the favored paths… so the 

StarKeeper- liked by all- even the coyote and raven- was a natural to control the animal crossings.

The StarKeeper  especially enjoyed those days … he got to see everyone … and after a good rain it always seemed to make the stars shine brighter that night. Full-days! Full-days! 

The StarKeeper   was always busy ... caring for the stars and participating in the day’s activities…  stirring up the four winds or occasionally changing the seasons…and always the sun - the wind - the rain - and the thunder and lightning.

Soon enough the day passed and each and every dusk the StarKeeper was there to hang the stars back into the sky. Seemed every time          the season changed he would have different locations for the stars, but he always began  with the lightest and brightest star.

Sometimes- the StarKeeper - in haste of putting all the stars back into the sky - would hang one loosely and it would come shooting down …always giving the coyote reason to howl.

But the Raven - though rascal by day - had a heart and never commented on the shooting stars.

One thing the StarKeeper noticed- the coyote noticed-every  creature noticed- was that …after a certain passing of  nights the moon got bigger and bigger until it was so big and bright that the StarKeeper had fewer stars to hang that night.

Even as the moon grew in size, the StarKeeper would stand over the river and chant a special song …and he marveled at how the river looked silver even though he knew the water was turquoise color. It seemed that the silver lining on the river made for a darker- quieter    night of sleep for the catfish …as they seemed especially rested and active the next day.

When the moon did reach its fullest … and with fewer stars to hang, it made for a little extra time …the StarKeeper and his friends would meet in their favorite secret place and would sing praise and prayers for the light of the moon… for it seemed to make all the night bright.

And the coyote howled on and on … he never knew the moon wasn’t a star.

Morals…. Of the StarKeeper Story

1. Begin each day with a song of praise and happy activity
2. Take time to see the spirits in the clouds.
3. Vary the day – even if the coyote and rave are about.
4. Occasionally, the coyote and raven get a star.
5. Control is important in all animal crossings.
6. It is going to rain.
7. Stay busy and honor…all things…all starts- bright and small
8. If hung in haste the stars shoot downward and will burn out.
9. Sharing with friends is important.
10. Don’t tell the coyote.

Psst….psst… we’re all StarKeepers

Special Designs Can Be Created:

In addition to the 12 story illustrations, special orders for personalized creations are taken. Table tops, back splashes and tile work may also be ordered. 

Singing A Song of Freedom

and Sharing The Stars

are great for military or wedding/anniversary gifts. 

Can be personalized with names and dates.

StarKeeper items can be plates, mugs, tumblers, vases, pitchers, cookie jars or even sinks.
For more information and how to contact us please visit our website at www.starkeepergallery.com