Her Star Watches

We stand so far apart.
Stars between us
that guide my steps
to places I know not.

Yours led you to me,
and mine to you.
They told the story
of us to the heavens.

Had I read carefully,
I would have seen
dark patches mingling
in the bright flares.

But one star
shines in your name.
One star watches and reminds
you of who you are.

We lay apart waiting
to lay together.
Let your star watch
over you tonight.