If I were a rocket
Shot high across the night,
I’d rather burst in silver stars
Than green or purple light;
For then, perhaps, I’d fool the moon,
Although she’s very wise,
And thinking me a baby star
She’d keep me in the skies.
(John Chipman Farrar)
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