When the evening shadows come and the stars are shining down
And the golden moon above lies softly on the ground
When the birds are left in sleep and the crickets start to sing
And a cooling wind does blowing moving bats upon the wing
I will rise to meet the dark and walk softly in the night
With the shadows at my feet and the owls above in flight
I will sit out in my chair and I will watch the moon beams dance
Through the southern lights above, as through the clouds they glance
I will wait to hear you call on the breeze that’s passing by
Perhaps your silhouette will glide over in the night
I will see the fiery tails of the meteors that fall
Blazing cross the sky above and downward one and all
I will blend there in the shadows hiding from the trials of day
And listen to the whisper of the winds that pass my way
I will taste the peace around me and harmony will flow
And the rhythm of the universe will rest on me below
So,when my eyes are restless and I trudge away to bed
The humming of the night that’s gone will slumber in my head
And when the morning wakes me with a gentle kiss of light
I’ll travel through the coming day and greet you on this night
Author notes
Poem i wrote after seeing some very strange object pass by me when i was sitting outside one night. This is what came to mind. Oh well.
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Seeing things?
My 'sighting' didn't bring on such a wonderful write! Marv flow & content here with steady & fine rhyme. This is such a wonderful blending of mystery & awe. Your lines are so very vivid & descriptive, I feel as though I'm with you watching & taking it all in. Well done! I know as a sky gazer you're probably wondering if you'll have another sighting. I do. I just hope I have someone with me to share it. I had mine when I was traveling in a car & the driver had to watch the intersection we were crossing & I was describing what I was seeing & when he got to where he could look up the whole adventure was over & he didn't believe me! Major drag! Make sure you enter this in a Contest, it's a winner.
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Thanks, mate. This was a very strange and special night. I have seen some weird things with my scope set up, but this was just with the eye. I won't forget this one.
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Wonderful
Oh my what an experience. So very well expressed. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for reading. your comments are appreciated.
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Excellent
A very fine write, indeed. Imagery; rhythm and rhyme are just fine. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
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truly well written!! This is fantastic!! I love the way that you portrayed this piece!!! Excellent details and descriptions!!! This is very beautiful!!!!
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Lee...This has to be my favorite poem of yours...Because it is so peaceful, restful, sentimental..loving....I just love it...It rhymes and flows so well..Sitting in that rocking chair with you looking at the stars...Wow..want to be there dear friend! Bravo...Bookmarked!
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I think this is a fabulous poem. I have often stayed outside with no lights on and simply let my mind free to take in whatever is there. This piece is very well written and describes the mood of such an event with style and balance. I do not like red writing on black. it's not all that hard to read but does very little for the poem.
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so i like the poem itself, it's a subject that i have always enjoyed, and did it in such a unique way, this reads beautifully, the flow of it is fabulous, and the images are bang on, however the picture doesn't fit the poem, and the lights in the background (although it works for the subject) make the some of the words hard to read *squints*
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Hi, mate. Thank you for reading the poem. As i pointed out, it was just what came to mind after seeing the object. I described the night and how i was feeling at the time. Thank you. Oh, and i changed the background a little so it was readable. I really appreciated your comments and am coming to have a look at your page. Bless you.
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