human
It is but one star less for us to see; And what does one star signify? quoth they:
gpt
The heavens are full of them.
human
But, ah! said he,
gpt
That star was bright while yet she lasted.
human
Ay! They answered:
gpt
Praise her, Poet, an' ye will: Some are now shining that are brighter still.
human
Poor star! to be disparagèd so soon On her withdrawal, thus the Poet sighed;
gpt
That men should miss, and straight deny her noon Its brightness! But the people in their pride Said,
human
How are we beholden? 'twas no boon She gave. Her nature 'twas to shine so wide: She could not choose but shine, nor could we know Such star had ever dwelt in heaven but so.
gpt
That is true!