Lament for the little star

At starfade a time comes

When you see one brilliant star left behind

When the starry host has departed.

The star fades, the world does not wait.

Why do I linger and sing

Under this fading light?

There is a daisy among the blossoms

To me it is fair.

There is a birch tree under the trees

To me it is fair.

There is a butterfly above the swan

To me it is fair.

A spark/small star follows Sirius

To me it is fair.

The leaves are numberless

One tiny leaf, one fading leaf

Holds my eyes. When will it fall?

The brilliant star is fading

Now it departs the heavens

Now I will depart the world

Holding a leaf in my hand.