Here I Stay

A single solitary star
Among so many shooting by
The things they must have seen
I wonder, do they see me
I’m just sitting here
Here in my corner
This little pocket in the expanse of space
Should I smile, should I wave
Should I say hello
Would they even hear me
One lone hello in a sea of wishes
They shoot, they fly
They fall but never hit the ground
A glimpse, a peek
A fleeting look
A hint that they were there
They’re sight is so coveted
The chance to make a wish
They pass by
But here I stay

I’ve never moved
I never will
This place is all I’ve known
I’ll grant your wish if I’m the first you see
Just say the rhyme
Ask me nicely
And you’re dreams may soon come true
But all the eyes
Just pass me by
The rhyme forgotten, thrown away
Along with countless childish things
For who has time to make a wish
Upon a lazy star
That simply sits
And does not move
The whole night through
But here I stay

There are other lazy stars up here
But they are just as loved
As those who can’t be still
These members of exclusive clubs
These stars that form the constellations
By themselves they’re just like me
All alone they are not special
But together they are famous
They are great pictures in the sky
Symbols to inspire awe
They’re names are known
Far and wide
I’m not so sure I have a name
All alone
With no name
I am not seen
Way up here
But here I stay