Brightest Star in the Southern Sky

Copyright 2007 Michael S. Hysinger

michael@hysingermusic.com

Big moon rising in a Texas sky

I saw a shooting star as you walked by

When you stopped to look my way - thought the night had turned to day

I was captured by the sparkle in your eye

          You’re the brightest star in the Southern sky for as far as I can see

          Let your love shine down from above to comfort me

          With your warm Southern light

I see your light from a hundred million miles

It makes the years that I waited all worthwhile

When I’m on the road alone - I can’t wait to get back home               

Press my lips against the star-shine of your smile

          You’re the brightest star in the Southern sky for as far as I can see

          Let your love shine down from above to comfort me

          With your warm Southern light

                   And when darkness fills the air

                   It’s hard to see but I don’t despair

                   I just look up and I see you there

                   Smiling down at me right through the Milky Way

Now a tiny star-child lights our life

Just like you her eyes reflect the night

And with both of you so near I can see the love so clear

For there’s two stars in my heart that shine so bright

          You’re the brightest stars in the Southern sky for as far as I can see

          Let your love shine down from above to comfort me

          With your warm Southern light

          You know you are – the Brightest Stars in the Southern Sky