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Night Flights

 
I'm closer to the night sky
than to the earth below me
I'm here amongst the peaceful stars
whose dazzling lights enclose me


I've sat upon the crescent moon
and spoke of many dreams and wishes
I've watched the shooting stars
as they embarked upon their journey


I'm sure I saw the dazzling shimmer
of other planets far beyond here
I sent subliminal thoughts to them
in the hope that they would answer


I cried tears of loss and happiness
for those loved ones who've departed
I miss their presence in my life
their precious love and nurture


I know that with times passage
hope will slowly flower and grow
I feel its touch within my soul
warming me and making me whole


I've spent many a night flying free
adrift in heavens splendour
I'll stay in this velvet blue haven
until the sun, my soul awakens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LET IT BE
"And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light"

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  • Mercury Rising
    June 21

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    A very lovely night poems filled with the hopeful promise of light. Best of luck in my contest, and thanks for entering.


  • MissyYates
    June 9

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    I love the night and just finished a piece about it myself. I feel like the moon and stars have a very emotionally powerful pull on human kind. A very touching piece.


  • Jalalbad gold member
    May 28
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    very sweet , ah so that bittersweet enchants the write.
    Never rest your quill.


  • Angelo di Luce gold member
    May 28
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    "Let it be" I take it this song inspired your so sweet write
    Loved it


  • individuality gold member
    May 10

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    ah with living high in the air i can fly inside this poem, the ground is far below me and the stars a breath away - a good poem.


  • Katilina
    April 23

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    aww to speak to the cresent moon would be awesome. Very cosmic, i shall take much from your poem thank you!


  • CaliOkie silver member
    April 13

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    Sometimes at night it feels as if I slip out of my body and ride with the wind, high above the moist, dark earth. The moon softly frosts the hills and the stars burn like fire in a sea of velvet black and I go with the wind, ride it out over the hills, over the cliffs, over the shore to the sea. There I am over the sea like polished silver, the moon sharp and clear, the stars pinpoint suns and something holds me there, high up, it will not let me fall. I am suspended between heaven and Earth and feel more free than at any other time. Then the wind pulls me back, up over houses and trees. I circle the yard, the eaves, the slant of the roof and rattling the casements I return to my sleeping self, my room, my pillow.

    Your poem brings all that to mind. What a wonderful thought you have inspired.

    Excellent.

    Garrison


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    March 8

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    excellent~

    Another beauty penned by you
    Love this..I have this pic stored in my AP Pics somewhere..........it is beautiful isn't?
    Best of luck in the contest
    Susan~~~


  • Jesann gold member
    February 20

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    I love the pic & background you have chosen...perfect for this beautiful write.
    Wonderful imagery and a delight to read.
    Very well done.


  • Ken-Maverick
    February 3

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    You sure know how to pen down your emotions really well, this kinda has a melancholy tone yet still hopeful, great job

    Ken


  • wingsofgold25 silver member
    January 27

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    Very well written enjoyed reading it very much
    Thank you for your entry and good luck in the contest.


  • Draig aine gold member
    January 6
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    mystical delight

    oh my sister this is lovely


  • funpum
    January 5
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    Enjoyed this, I like the simplicity of the half rhymes.


  • Shancy Fayre
    January 4

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    Both the picture and the poem are lovely. I could feel feelings that I had forgotten but needed remembering. Great job. Shancy.


  • Kathraina silver member
    January 3

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    Great piece. It flows really really well, and the background and pic fit well. Great imagery too. Great job and good luck in the contest.

    ♥ Kathraina


  • HereComesTheSun
    December 30, 2008
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    a very well written right
    the flow was just dot on
    great work


  • AsIThink gold member
    December 29, 2008

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    "I know that with times passage
    hope will slowly flower and grow
    I feel its touch within my soul
    warming me and making me whole"

    A very touching poem; to me, it was nearly framed entirely by these lines above. A whisp of hope; that glimmering that happens to so many in incredible situations. Try is a strong feeling of triumphant here in my mind. A wonderfully, heart-felt write. You also managed to strike some very good visuals effects in this piece.

    AsIThink...


  • Sunshine Always
    December 28, 2008

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    Beautiful Mariana, The background, your words, all come together to make this a truly lovely piece...Thank you for sharing...mal


  • nature mithya
    December 22, 2008
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    A powerful write...

    ... blending the stars with the universe as you sit on the ledge of the moon reflecting; to stay 'until the sun...my soul awakens'
    An excellent ending.

    Congrats you can really write with unending strength.

  • nature mithya
    December 22, 2008

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    A powerful write...

    ... blending the stars with the universe as you sit on the ledge of the moon reflecting; to stay 'until the sun...my soul awakens'
    An excellent ending.

    Congrats you can really write with unending strength.


  • poetryality silver member
    December 13, 2008

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    angelic words floating about...

    ...with stardust sprinkles glittering in the midst of the happiest moon-pie smile.

    Beautiful! I felt rocked in this crescent of lovely words and feelings, lulled even!

    I wish you well in the contests you've entered.


    Much Love ♥

    Renee

  • Tercarro
    December 11, 2008

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    Wonderful

    I like this very much, it reminds me of my flyign dreams and all of those comments speaks volumes about the strenght of your work. Well done.
    TC


  • Ellis gold member
    December 5, 2008
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    Lovely write

    "The heavens declare the glory of God..."


  • aboomer silver member
    December 5, 2008

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    Lovely! I love the serene, peaceful feel of this. And your images are wonderful! It would be hard to pick a favorite line/section, but I did especially like,

    'I know that with times passage
    hope will slowly flower and grow
    I feel its touch within my soul
    warming me and making me whole
    I've spent many a night flying free'

    and of course, your ending also.
    Lovely write! I much enjoyed it.

  • Draig aine gold member
    December 4, 2008

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    oh my yes

    've spent many a night flying free
    adrift in heavens splendor
    I'll stay in this velvet blue haven
    until the sun...my soul awakens

    oh fly as your words take wing


  • Lady Altheia
    December 4, 2008

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    This is a lovely poem and gives a sense of calm. I also like your prompt. Good luck you in your many contest. I wish you the best of luck.


  • mooniemc
    December 4, 2008
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    Really love this!
    Hugs, Moon

  • michaeline
    December 4, 2008

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    I like what you had to say and how you said it.You have a good style and way of expressing yourself.I like your creativity and your words flowed well all the way through.The title chosen was perfect as well as the backrounr.Great job.


  • Xicana y que
    December 4, 2008
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    wow

    this is something else.
    it spoke to me
    in a way i can't explain

  • Eusebius
    December 4, 2008

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    Oops, I already left comments on this fine poem! Sorry, but it is just as good a second time around! Loved it!


  • lovesky
    December 4, 2008
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    A very deep meaningful and beautiful write!
    You are a very special soul!

  • Bob Fox
    December 4, 2008

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    Maggie

    Just maybe you have capture the beauty of the soul when it dprats from the dying body. To me it would be a beautiful heaven. I think you should feature this for others to read.


  • Tristania
    November 30, 2008

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    It's so beautiful!You've made quite an impact on me with this poem.Loved every last line!It did confuse me the way you chose to rhyme some lines and not others,but that just makes it even more unique!I love your creativity and the topic you have written this about.Pure perfection!You describe wonderfully how the modern day world keeps us at a distance and pushes us away when we try to get close,as well as how the universe becomes our rehabilitation center... a haven that comforts,amazes,embraces us all.We are rescued by the Heavens!The sights and the silence is a much needed form of beauty and caring.We are given the feeling that we are sacred and shall not be ignored by our makers!Thanks for this lovely poem!It struck a chord in my heart and the saying,"You are not alone!"will be forever imprinted on my memory.

  • Eusebius
    November 28, 2008
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    Oh, this is very fine, and a most thought-provoking piece of poetry--as is the exceptional illo as well. Very ably penned piece of poetry... just wonderful stuff!!


  • Swangrnv gold member
    November 23, 2008

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    For some reason...

    this feels like the perfect piece to hear audio to, it has a warming effect on my soul. excellent my friend, a very peaceful, and beautiful image-laden piece!


  • LadyDementia gold member
    November 23, 2008

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    Your words paint a serene and tranquil picture, portrayed beautifully I love where this took me, a superb write hunni. All the best in the contest with it


  • Pammers
    November 22, 2008

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    Hi again!! The imagery was amazing, and it made me truly feel like I was connected to the poem in some way. and the ending was great!! It really connected back to the title. (and again, I love the picture and backround! ) Keep up the great work!! -Pammi


  • SomeGirlYouKnew
    November 10, 2008

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    wow....
    not to sound morbid or anything. but i think this would be a beautiful thing to read at a funeral.
    i like this a lot.
    well done.

  • Bob Fox
    October 29, 2008
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    Poet

    I can only hope this is so for your words are filled with beautiful images that all souls and hearts hope to share. Very inspiring piece dear poet.


  • Super-man
    October 26, 2008
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    Awesome, its like you actualy flew somewhere.

    So much feeling. Awesome.


  • Symphony
    October 13, 2008

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    Ohhh, oh my, this was so beautiful; I had a feeling of calm jsut settle on me while I was reading it, and drifted into the peaceful, pituresque world that you created ... well done you, this one has to place for sure for it is so beautiful

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