starry starry night

silently I wish upon the night sky
the stars that whisper brightness
singing their sweet lullaby over the earth

silently I wish for you to be nearer always
for your smile to light up the darkness that fills my heart
I am no longer your little girl
no longer the one who held on to your hand with every step

you see, my heart grows dim without your hearty chuckle
your tactlessness and honesty;
as much as I was too often angry with you,
you always make my world a little more comical, a little less serious

I treasure all the little things you make note of
even when you're pointing out my weaknesses
I am but your poor shadow
learning to break free

oh how i wish upon the night sky
for you to be near me always
so that I would know how to find my way