for all they care, I can go to hell
-- Speaker (Line 2)

Importance: The speaker is acutely aware of the indifference the stars would feel towards them, even if they profess their love.

If equal affection cannot be / Let the more loving one be me.
-- Speaker (Lines 7 - 8)

Importance: This line contains the title of the poem and the main idea that the speaker would prefer to be the one professing their love. They are somewhat resigned to the idea of love between two partners being equal.

I cannot, now I see them, say / I missed one terribly all day.
-- Speaker (Lines 11 - 12)

Importance: Despite the flowery nature of the speaker's love for the stars, they realize they do not know much about the stars or their distinguishing features. With time, their affection for the stars has waned.

I should learn to look at an empty sky / And feel its total dark sublime / Though this might take me a little time.
-- Speaker (Lines 14 - 16)

Importance: The...