I stare across this mid-night sea
and ponder in that stillness found
the vastness of this vernal plain;
appearing first as ebony
and yet I know it isn’t so…
A hundred billion stars abound—
celestial embers in the dark
whose gasses burned out long ago,
and still they manage to astound.
Left humbled by their reverie,
as if by watching they’ll impart
the knowledge of the centuries…
Yet could we grasp enlightenment
from moment genesis embarked?
More learned men may share insight,
I myself embrace the night
Ginny,
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful excursion across the night sky, and into the universe of the mind. Very classic, and with an old fashioned (that's good in my book!) sense of style and cadence. Very fine job.
Steve K.
I didn't pay enough attention in science class to ever be able to write something like this - but you make it quite interesting! Love LOVE the photograph and poem.
ReplyDeletei rather embrace the night as well....love the vastness of our universe.....its a little cloudy tonight but i went out on the porch to take a peek earlier....i can get lost in it....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Ginny. I agree with you. And I love our mention of the stars shining out, even after they have burned out. It's such a cool thing to think about.
ReplyDeleteLove the language and the thought. >KB
ReplyDeleteI like to hear those physicists getting close to the moments immediately after the Big Bang - although now they are speculating that maybe there had been something before that too. But, like you, I prefer to embrace the beauty of the night without question. A lovely classical form and sound to this poem.
ReplyDeletei too embrace the night - and despite all the things that science explains so well, the night sky is still so much magic to me
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Ginny. Your meter and rhyme make your poem rejoice when read out loud.
ReplyDeleteThank you, my friend! I am so thankful for the lessons learned back in those days with FEPC. I am ever honing my skills with their critiques in mind, and glean inspiration from the friendships gained, and the writings I have followed since.
DeleteThis is truly poetic, with a satisfying philosophical core. A beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteYou blended science and the art of poetry beautifully.
ReplyDeleteYou blended science and the art of poetry beautifully.
ReplyDeletelovely form and thoughts...I too am humbled as I embrace the night.
ReplyDeleteI love your morning reveries, beautiful tribute to the mystery of night sky ~
ReplyDeleteOh, this is lovely. When I remember from time to time that the light we see from stars is not 'now' and that the stars may no longer exist, it does throw me into confusion. And that's when I prefer to be soppy and romantic, rather than scientifc!
ReplyDeleteTruly you have captured that sense of awe that invades us when really looking at the night sky.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, your rhyme and meter perfect. I too love (and embrace) the mysteries of that that is the midnight sea.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
What a wonderful piece...that old night time sky....
ReplyDeleteI love the language and the feel of this (for lack of better words). Just beautiful, makes me want to be there, in the place you describe, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sonnet.. Makes me want to glide out and embrace the sky.
ReplyDeleteas I read this, it was like exploring an intricate puzzle that fit together seamlessly.
ReplyDeleteI loved the way you set the stage and stirred that pot of stars.
ReplyDeleteExactly Ginny, I with you here - you really hit the spot with: "I myself embrace the night.." With Best Wishes Scott
ReplyDeleteyou embrace the night so beautifully.
ReplyDeletepowerful, mysterious...a beautiful write! ~jackie~
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, always embrace the night, it's where the best stories are found. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and this is coming from a morning person. Honestly brilliant poem.
ReplyDeleteThe most eloquent of nocturnes. It should be set to music - delicate like Mendelssohn or Debussy. I loved it.
ReplyDeleteVery soulful and blissful words. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteTotally beautiful poem. I will notice the sky tonight.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words to light up a sky..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...and I rather embrace the night as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Ginny. I also love the night sky, and get a sense of both peace and insignificance from taking it in, too. Vivienne (OneVoicePoetry)
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous, Ginny!
ReplyDeleteWonderful night star life...............
ReplyDeleteI needed this reminder. I will listen a little, embrace the night more.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sonnet to the night. It's so amazing to watch. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the ending lines ~
ReplyDeleteI agree with your sentiments. And so beautifully expressed.
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