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...and every little bit of it: ...and every little bit of it goes a long long way!

Powerful: "The five stars you can see from My yard start to give off their barely visible glow So faint, that's how a city makes you feel If you let it get to you"   Having grown up in a big city, I not only fully get the "five stars" reference, I know that the sentiments you express - "so faint, that's how a city makes you feel.." - are ones that quite a few friends and acquaintances experienced. The way you make the comparison, with even such majestic and raging sources of light as stars being all but drowned out in the city, is the peak point of what is a fantastic poem, end to end.   I only wish to have come across this sooner. It's an instant favorite.

I certainly agree.  Thanks: I certainly agree.  Thanks for the comment . . .  much appreciated.

Despite the delay in my: Despite the delay in my reply, I really do appreciate your words.  Even on the most dismal day, your comments can perk me right up.

I can add nothing to what: I can add nothing to what Patricia has already written in her comment . . . except to say, enthusiastically, that I agree with all of the comment about this excellent and profoundly beautiful poem.

With penetrating insight and: With penetrating insight and a grasp of succinct elegance, you packaged an undeniable message. Everyone should read the stars with such wisdom!   

Thank you very much for that: Thank you very much for that comment.