Detail from NASA image PIA07137.jpg
Star light, star bright,
guiding shepherds and kings
on that distant night.
I wish I may, I wish I might,
follow your ancient
but unfading light,
to give my gift, this holy night,
neither spice, nor oil, nor even gold,
but just a promise, softly told,
to not forget the gift he gave,
and is giving still;
peace on Earth,
and to all good will.