Detail from NASA image PIA07137.jpg

Star light, star bright,

guiding shepherds and kings

on that distant night.

I wish I may, I wish I might,

follow your ancient

but unfading light,

to give my gift, this holy night,

neither spice, nor oil, nor even gold,

but just a promise, softly told,

to not forget the gift he gave,

and is giving still;

peace on Earth,

and to all good will.