This is a poem of direct address, because the speaker is talking to the star; therefore, it is an apostrophe. He speaks of the things he likes and dislikes about the star. He likes how "steadfast" and permanent the star is. He also likes how the star can see all, but at the same time he does not like how it is so lonely. By saying these things, he is saying that he wants to be unchangable, but he does not want to be alone. He wants to just lie there with his lover "pillowed upon... [her] ripening breast" forever. If that is not possible, he would like to be "swooned to death," which does not sound like a bad death. It reminds me of the question,"Would you rather have loved and lost or never love at all. His answer would definitely be loved and lost. I think "Forever" by Ben Harper captures his feelings quite well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o96r6qr9CEw
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