from far away i heard its cry
the fiery body in the sky
its loneliness, its fear of dark,
as it alone as Noah's ark
in perfect curve as elephant's tusk
sails the skies from morn till dusk
though all about on it depend,
the moon in shine, the planets in wend,
it knows not its own power
the energy it showers every hour
so too, my friend, you'll never know
the worth and warmth you endow,
upon all life that's round about
yeah, e'en on your bowing out
as star within the heaven's festoon
the silver dust that's liberal strewn
pulsates with unending light
so you, my child, shine so bright
so place a smile on those lips
and sail the sea as naval ship
let not the darkness you eclipse
your soul's music on this life-trip
BLT's Merriam-Webster Word of The Day Challenge
#festoon
