# 8
I imagined a man speaking this poem, starring at a star, saying "Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may. I wish I might have the wish I wish tonight." And then he goes to bed.
On a more professional note, the tone of "Bright Star" is hopeful and serene. The speaker does not want to lose his lover ever. He expresses this by pointing out the positives of the star being steadfast and patient; both qualities are those of which he hopes to find in his relationship. The speaker envisions a life that never changes- where he can have all the love and joy forever, like the steadfast brightness of a star. Like most humans, he wants the good out of the relationship without having to deal with a tragic downfall.
Maybe by speaking to the star, a constant in the night sky, the speaker hopes he will have his lover in the night as a constant companion. The star holds that patient power that lovers wish to possess to keep their love strong.
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