I look across the water
It is our semblance of forever
A dancing golden reflection
An infinite darkness
I can't see the stars
I am not part of it
The city is bright tonight
Each building is its own constellation
I've seen them all
Up close
But here they are a new world
They have become my stars
My distant balls of blazing fire
My semblance of forever
My unattainable puzzle pieces
The buildings disappear into the
Ocean sky and the sun floats away
I am alone now with my city lights
Different hues, brighter or dimmer
Fog on glass, neon signs
Reflected fuzzily
Hallmarks of civilization
Stars
Distant homes
