The Crossover

star·less

[STAHR-LES] adjective

With no stars.

As in: If me and JB

try out for JV

next year,

the Reggie Lewis Junior High School Wildcats

will be starless.

As in: Last night

I felt like I was fading away

as I watched the starless

Portland Trailblazers

get stomped by Dad’s favorite team,

the Lakers.

As in: My father

was the light

of my world,

and now that he’s gone,

each night

is starless.