Poetry: The Light Of Stars

There s no Üg-ht in earth or heaven, But the cold light of stars; And the first watch of nigbt is given To the red planet Mars, Is it the tender star of love? The star oflove and dreams? Oh no ! froni that blue tent above, A hero's armor gleams. And earnest thoughts within me rise, When I behold afar, Suspended in the svening skies, The shield of that red star. Oh 6tar of strength ! I 6ee thee stand And smile upon my pain; Thoii beckonest with thy rnailed hand, And I am strong again. Within my breast there is no light But the cold light of stars: I give the first watch of the night To the red planet Man. Star of the unconquered will He nses in my breast, Serene, and resolute, nnd still, And calm, and self-possess'd . And thou, too, wliosoe'er thou art, That readesttliis brief psalm, As one by one thy hopes dcpart, Be resolute and calm. Oh, fear not in a world like thls, And thoii shalt Icnow ere long, Know how sublime a thing it is To 6nffèr and be stiong.