And, just for a moment,
The world paused from turning,
Lost in the depths
Of a dark diamond sky,
Black August velvet –
Bestowing serenity,
And no one else saw them;
Just you there, and I…
I looked up for hope,
An end to the sorrow,
And a bright star came falling –
From Heavens on high,
I held your hand
And knew you were smiling,
No words broke that silence –
No sound, save your sigh…
And yet, still another,
Came down, silent, sailing,
A second wish granted
To send upon high,
And I still remember
The peace that we sought there,
Beneath russet Moon
And glittering sky…
So cherish these memories,
Burned now for ever,
Let them live in your heart –
There, never to die,
And remember the joy
Of those stars which came falling,
And those moments of magic,
For you, and for I.