The Stars Make No Noise

By Chaitra Ramalingegowda

the stars make no noise,

as they shine and sparkle

all night long,

without ado –

come rain, come hail,

they go on – like always;

like faraway flowers

that bloom and blossom,

spreading their fragrance

with nary a complaint –

come spring, come summer,

they bring joy to all;

like butterflies skipping

from bluebells to lilacs,

gathering nectar,

leaving behind smiles

and sunny summer afternoons,

and colors galore;

the stars make no noise

as they go about blinking

in and out of the velvety night sky,

come spring, summer, or winter,

holding on to countless wishes –

making some true,

while others not,

bringing wistfulness to the fore,

as much as happiness –

the stars make no noise…

By Chaitra Ramalingegowda