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.
