Today, the sun fell fast from the sky
I didn’t have time to say goodnight
to wish it sweet dreams
to whisper, “I’ll see you when you wake.”

The other stars gathered in clusters
peeking between clouds
snickering at me with their bright smirks

I admire the sun’s swift exit,
especially when the galaxies crowd the darkness–

The sly cover it took right before my eyes:
Impressive, yes?

I guess I must rise early to apologize for my foolish timekeeping —
a regret I hope to never revisit
a truth I hope to never take for granted.