One of the tribe of stars

A deep breath and then I let go
a bit sad, a bit confused though

feeling the wind passing me
and the earth calling me

saying goodbye to those who loved me
and hope they won't remember me

the light seemed to be failing me
sweet-voiced birds calling out of a tree

darkness swept me into its hold
feeling like I was ages old

no voices, no anger, no tears,
even as my body veers,

the end is quite near and yet so far
let me be another one of the magnificent tribe of a star