I've stopped counting the stars

 

The cat must know how to count.

Else, how does she tell others

How many kittens she has?

The duck must know how to count.

Else, how does she tell others

How many ducklings she has?

Some don't care about counting:

The tree doesn't care

How many leaves it shed;

Nor does the shore care

How many waves lapped its feet;

How many nights I've stopped,

Counting the stars;

Long I have stopped

Counting the tears shed.

I just count my blessings.