hush

if there were no night sky
i would cut a few strands of your hair
and pin them to each side of the universe

if the gentle breeze was absent
i would utter one of an infinite number of praises
so that you would become shy and touch my hand

if there happened to be no sign of the stars
i would ask to take future tears from your eyes
and hurl them into space

if the moon became absent
i would take your delicate smile
and hang it with care

if the night ceased to exist
i'd have no fear
as long as you were at my side.