Riddle

They come to witness the night without being called, a sailor's guide and a poet's tears. They are lost to the sight each day without the hand of a thief.

Choose an answer

A.The moon
B.Fireflies
C.Dreams
D.Stars
Hint: It's a word with 5 letters, starting with "S".

Answer

Stars

Why this is the answer

Stars appear every night unbidden, have long guided sailors navigating the seas, inspire poetic imagery, and vanish from view each day as daylight "steals" them away.

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