Elusive memories on the rise

Like starlight in our children’s eyes

Remind me of the day to come

Of love gone by and left undone

Dazzled dreams that lie unspoken

Forgotten love that sleeps unwoken

Startled thoughts that fly unheard

Requited by the written word

Where are they then I hear you say

I tremble at the break of day

I gather them all together now

Weave them up and still somehow

I owe you more than I can pay

Love you now so urgently

As this sleep-defying sudden dawn

Folds all her stars away