Starlight, Starbright... is an Alien Space Craft?

One spring, when I was a child, my brother and I decided there was something we really wanted.  With no birthdays or holidays in sight, we decided the best way to get it was wish upon a star.  That evening, we headed out at twilight, to await the first star. 

Just as the coyotes began to howl, we spotted one in the east.  It was a small, bright yellowish star, and we began to chant:

"Starlight, starbright,

first star I see tonight,

I wish I may,

I wish I might...

It is coming this way!"

Sure enough, our star was heading straight for us at a speed much greater than that of any satellite we had ever seen.  It was on a course that would take it right over our heads and over our house.

We watched it, from it's appearing on the horizon, until it was over our heads.  Then we followed it towards the house.

Suddenly, it stopped, frozen in space.

We watched and waited.  We waited and watched, for what seemed like hours.

Stars came out and the night grew darker.  Still, we watched.

Constellations moved slowly across the sky, while our star stood still.   And we continued to watch.

Then, as suddenly as it had stopped, it began to move again.  To the north, and then around.  It circled the farm stead three times, before finally shooting off to the south.

I don't remember what we were going to wish for, but I will never forget our first star.

I wish I may
I wish I might
Have this wish I wish tonight
I want that star
I want it now
I want it all and I don't care how

Careful what you wish
Careful what you say
Careful what you wish
You may regret it
Careful what you wish
You just might get it   --Metallica, King Nothing

Ivorwen, 2010.

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