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S t e w a r t R i c h a r d s

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The starlight did shine on sleepy sea
waves whispered to the shore.
A stranger did travel through his
willful tangle, threatening to consume.
Rocket of light, flash of impact
a star did fall as if an omen
His mind did quake in fear.
The gods bore witness
to his solitary vow,
sent the sign to declare it.

The journey begun with single intent,
courageous but not without folly.
On he traveled through darkness and light.
Brave deeds he did commit,
terrible nameless evils also.
An end he wished for his tortured pain,
and reason for profitable gain.

He met many who would help,
or hinder as was their want.
But none could give him peace.
Until one stood forth
but fearing he drew away
and lost.

He wanders still, hoping, yearning,
waiting, searching, wailing to the stars
and his beloved goddess
who is forever beyond his reach.