Little by little they moved away
Every single of them who were in the fray
Some of them whizzed swiftly past
A harried look I saw them cast
Not so long ago they had sweetly ambled here
With a smile  at hand, without a fear
Then came those nights of dizzying heights
Where thoughts took one to fancy flights
Did you reach the stars in your dreams so gay?
I'd nod my head to say 'aye'
Twinkling bright those gems gushed steadily on
A crown like none the pate did don
Laughter and joy held the sway
Some teardrops too had their way
All in all, a sweet sight to cheer
Where one with ease folks could steer

And now an eerie silence wails
A mile long loneliness like ne'er before prevails
Sometimes I wonder if they'll ever come back
And place those notes on my rack
It surely seems like a distant dream
Yet thoughts as these make my eyes gleam

But wait, do I see hope from afar shine?
See me leap at this gift divine
With a smile it hovers ready to ignite
Like a thousand stars beckoning delight
Come to me, don't you know for you I pine?
Come hither, let me make you all mine