TO STARS

As gracious gift from heaven, sparkling bright
Above us mortals, begging your light
Your majestic beauty enlivens every night
Paens of wonder, glorify your might
In the endless expanse with pure, twinkling eyes
The charm overflows, enchanting worthless lives.

Millions gawk at your celestial opulence
My heart beats, to touch your magnificence
Will the heat burn up in feverish vigour
Will the warmth enthrall in faint smoulder
I blindly believe, glowing in sheer presence
Nothing satisfies but your grand appearance
Too afar, shining, incessant while
In my mundane world, just a meaningless guile
Yet the soul longs to embrace, to kiss
At least in dreams, to live the illicit wish.