Sky Tapestry

   Cordella Lackey


   A tapestry jewelled hangs over the night;
   Have you looked up to see where it gleams?
   There are rubies and sapphires and diamonds white
   Interwoven with mists of lost dreams.

   This tapestry ancient was hung up for you
   Before Time tried to reckon with Space;
   And for ages to come it will hang in the blue,
   Starry jewels each one in its place.

   Each star has a story, each mist is alight;
   If you seek to know each priceless fold
   You will treasure this tapestry hung up at night
   By the Weaver of tapestries old.