Stardust's Ethereal Light

Last night the rains had paused awhile. The air was clear and cold. Near stars in the Heavens twinkled. The moon was big and bold. Lunar light was shining through the trees Bright stars were overhead. They shone on rainwater puddle, Turning it to sparkling bed. I watched in joyful fascination From the window of my room. One star all by itself was ineffectual Together they had chased the gloom. I wanted to tread on the blanket Of stardust spread out in the night. But I knew the wind would bite me And would soon ruin my delight. So I kept watching from my window At the more than glorious sight Of stardust blanketing the earth That turned deep dark to dreamy light. By: Joyce Johnson 1/13/13