Constellations unknown, stars unseen
That never came out at night
Or is there only darkness where
The earth leaves on the light
Does Solaris rule his throne; fiery unforgiven
Set to burn there all alone
On the other side of heaven?
Tiny sparks extinguished there by a greater flame
Identities relinquished without trace
Unseen, unknown; flickers without names
Hidden by the light upon their faces
While all the midnight eyes of men
Gaze in wonder on the others
Forgetting the brighter side of heaven
Are you jealous of your brothers?
Do the shadows bring contentment?
Is anonymity a curse?
Do you hide a dark resentment
For the poet and his universe?
Are there two sides to every story
If the story is never told?
Can those who do not shine with glory
Be as beautiful and bold?
Answer then, you nameless stars
Where never was hung a wish
The other side of heaven is far
Where darkness breeds forgetfulness
