Starlight, Starbright….. Poem by Thomas King

I recited the words
To the first star at night
And hoped and prayed
That I got them all right

I now lay awake and ponder
If my words were even heard
How is my lonely heart
To be made self-assured

Do wishes really come true?
Or am I just fooling myself
Should I believe in this myth?
Or put the broken pieces of my heart
Back high upon the shelf

Confusion and dismay begin to set in
So I close my eyes to dream
For at least within them
My hearts whole once again

Sunlight breaks
My night’s merciful sleep
And I remember my wish
And its belief I am set on to keep

I patiently waited
Day after day
And night after night
I also did pray

The time did come
When my wish was finally heard
And happiness was now possible
And my broken heart will now be cured

I know it is now possible
For miracles and wishes to come true
This was revealed to me finally
The day I met you…..