Why Stars Fall from the Skies

A thousand stars were shining,
On that lovely summer night,
When we first met,
And kissed in the sweet moonlight.

You held me so close,
In your arms so very strong,
Then you hummed a tender melody,
A sweet, loving song.

In the silence of the night,
I looked up at the sky,
And saw two stars slowly falling,
Spiralling down to die.

It was such a tender moment,
I did not stop to think,
I never thought to realize,
How easily a star could sink.

We lay side by side,
Our faces so very close.
Your body warmed mine,
As we waited until the sun rose.

But in the light of morning,
You spoke a gruff goodbye,
It was the end, you told me,
But I could not understand why.

Many nights have passed,
Since that one so long ago.
The memory still lingers in my mind,
For I cannot let it go.

Now I sit here in twilight,
As darkness comes again.
I swear I can see your eyes,
In the sky where stars have been.

And as starlight bathes the earth,
Tears fall from these eyes,
For now I understand,
Why stars fall from the skies.