I took the stars
And bid them hush
And wait for you
In all your rush
And make you sit
And gaze upon
Their glory--not
The road you're on.
I took the stars
And not the sun
For stars just glow
And one by one
They twinkle so;
As you will find.
I took the stars,
But they don't mind.
postscript
Day 26. My birthday.