A Starlit Sky

The sky ablaze with countless stars,
A dazzling host, a cosmic sea,
Beyond the reach of earthly bars,
Shining for all eternity.
They twinkle bright, with distant fire,
A silent, wondrous, grand display,
Fulfilling nature's deep desire,
To light the dark, and guide the way.

About Sara Teasdale

American lyric poet, known for her poems on love, nature, and the feminine experience. Her work often displays a delicate and musical quality.

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