We Walked by Starlight

We walked by starlight

The several of us

One house to another

On dark dirt roads

Where ne'er shone a light.

We walked by starlight

Carrying wine and friendship

To see the neighbors.

And share our happy hearts.

We laughed in whispers

Fearing our voices might be too bright

And take the starlight from our eyes.

Our feet knew the road sure

Scarce making a susurration with a scuff

And we moved like shadows.

One held another's hand and

The farther the walk, the plainer the way

As we inhaled the dark

Becoming dark, that starlight would

Shine brighter.

We walked by starlight

With wine and friendship and happy hearts.