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Every summer the stars seem a little bit dimmer…

Well that’s cuz they are.

We turn on the lights to make ourselves feel better inside

And at the same time block out more

Of those who try to connect with us

If we found the time to escape to empty fields

They would light up our faces until we cried



Ten more reasons not to be alone at night

Down on the highway a car is changing lanes

The lights shine in your mirror and you look back

To when the moon was so bright it warmed your heart



Those few long nights sleeping alone under the sky

Wondering if you were staring at the same dim star,

Knowing you were staring at the same dim star

Wishing it would be there next year, and knowing it wouldn’t.  



The stars turn as I come to meet you

I follow the Milky Way and make a soft landing

There you stand, stars in your hair

I forgot what to say

The first star to come out

Is still burning brightly with the others

The look in your eyes gives me hope,

The rising moon: courage

Hoping…

Wishing…

Waiting…

I take a step forward and a smile emerges

We break and run through the tall grass

Hearts pound, heavens pound, as we come closer.  

The leap, the embrace

Your eyes are the brightest of all my wishes

The stare…

…

…the kiss.

And the lights go out.



I had a feeling the stars would seem dim this year.