The Star Wars Universe provides some tantalizing tales
A franchise that’s a great success…but also has some fails
There’s James Earl Jones’ villainous voice; John Williams’ powerful theme;
The elements of light versus dark and working as a team
Biology that comes to light with shocking cataclysm
The vexing sound of Jar Jar’s voice, which threatens aneurysm
If a light saber cuts you in half, you really should be dead;
And Anakin and Padme should never have been wed
Epic stories have drama—Star Wars has more than its share,
Such as Anakin killing his master and the whole big cloning nightmare
It offers something for everyone. There are inner struggles, growth—
Some ‘give in to their anger;’ some take the Jedi oath
We meet Luke and Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Finn, and Poe
Obi-Wan, Yoda, Qui-Gon—and so many others to know
Jabba’s a creepy opponent, and Palpatine’s evil is raw
And the menacing presence of Vader will forever fill us with awe
The Rebel Alliance will carry on, while imaginations persist—
For somewhere a light saber buzzes, and a hero does exist
© 2025 Teresa Miles Kephart
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