Tender Star Poem by Val Brooklyn Rogers

Tender star way out far, can I
Keep you company tonight?
Shining star way up there with
Your sleek satin white gown.

It pains me to see you lonely.
The nights are best when you hear
The swaying of trees with their
Green pressed dresses and crickets
In their SUMMERNESS.

OH tender star why have you been
So forsaken? Those other stars
Must be mistaken. You with your
DAZZLING gown waiting for the
PARADE that has died down the night
Before.

My LITTLE star I promise to stay
And be your company when you have
Nothing to shine on at Christmas
season when the
Carols are sung when everyone gets
The present they adore.

If only you could be the top of my
Christmas tree.
Oh silvery GLISTENER you are my
Favorite long time listener.