The Star

The city lights are shining .
And though I'm far away ,
It won't be too much longer
Till I'm in their array .

I've paid my dues to join them .
And now I have a place
Reserved among the starlets
Who yearn to see my face .

I've dreamed of this forever,
Enduring sleepless nights .
And wished the stars of Heaven ,
Would all be guiding lights .

If I had come in daytime ,
The sun might block their view .
That's why I come in nighttime ,
So they might see me too .

I surely love the nighttime .
The dark I've never feared .
You should have heard the shouting
The night I first appeared .

Yes , I see them clearly now ,
They're looking out to see .
I'm the one they're waiting for .
I guess they've heard of me .

Well , now I'm here before them .
They kneel before my face .
The time has come to judge them ,
This sinful human race .

GREENWOLFE 1962