26 of 30 - Until Your Galaxy (Villanelle)

I thought that stars were for the sky Muted lights beyond my reach Until your galaxy flew by I sang to them with no reply Hollow nights and there in each I thought that stars were for the sky I could not find an answer why And so rejection I did preach Until your galaxy flew by A mystery that dares defy The laws of nature wise men teach I thought that stars were for the sky My sense of love in short supply I was a lonesome owl’s screech Until your galaxy flew by Your nebula no gold can buy Your gravity implodes my speech I thought that stars were for the sky Until your galaxy flew by

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