Venus Visits

Beyond the view of waning moon

suspended in a pre-dawn sky,

I searched for sequin studded stars.

Alas their presence was concealed,

though near appeared a planet bright

revealed serene in argent light.

The vast and open heavens drew

a crescent smile from sleepy moon

attracting planet's rounded eye.

And there they stayed in harmony,

content to be in company

till daybreak chased the dark away.

Reviews

[Dave]

I too love gazing at the stars. The moon, of course is a favorite, but for constancy Venus is so beautiful. Having a telescope it is a treat to see both of these far from city lights. I'm treated with the availability of a farmhouse, in the countryside, that lets me see best on the darkest of nights. Your poetry captures much of the beauty I get to see on such nights.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. That telescope comes in handy when you are sky gazing, and you living away from the city and the pollution must make for great sky viewing. Yes, Venus is a delight. All good wishes

Chris

[Dave]

You too.
Take care - Dave

[Neville]

Don't ya just love night sky our Chris .. I often go out in the dead of night and just gaze upward .. by the way 'dead' of night is almost a misnomer isn't it .. There's nowt dead about it nor still .. The darkness of it merely provides a pretty canvass against which it comes alive .. Indeed I loved your 'Venus Visits' ma'am :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville. Yes, I gaze the night sky. It is pretty awesome. Your review is too:)

read moreThank you Neville. Yes, I gaze the night sky. It is pretty awesome. Your review is too:)

Chris

[Relic]

Pristine work, Chris. I enjoyed this very much. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tim. Pleased you visited.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I’m so happy to read this beautiful poem that leaves such subtle messages for the reader. Indeed, the brightness of Venus, the evening star, and her togetherness with the ethereal moon are only appreciated in darkness. I also thought of how beautiful the earth itself must seem to a celestial viewer from their vantage point! Such thought provoking poetry is Art! Kudos dear Chris! 💕

[Chris Shaw]

What a purrfect review Ditzy. Good to have you back :)

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

You’re welcome Chris! I’m so inspired to gaze at the sky, take in its magnificence.

[Chris Shaw]

Absolutely. Nothing better than a spot of star gazing.

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Indeed, a clear, winter sky...with my warm mug of tea ☕️

[Einstein Noodle]

a perfect poem says i ..well said and well done Chris ... i am a jealous poet ;) putting this in me library and reciting it to those two incredible friends we share .... absolutely love your poem!
E.
ps. star gazing is the mother of sciences and those that figure it out the fathers .. recently watching the constellations i recognize and how they trail across the sky ...it occurred to me figuring out the Earth is tilted on an axis and spins and travels an orbit is how the ancients did it .. its the only explanation for the "movement" of the heavens ... love your poem ..top o' the list!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mr E. Delighted you enjoyed these words of mine. Always a joy to see you visit. Many thank yous.

Chris

[emptyinkwell]

"Suspended in a pre-dawn sky" has to be one of the most beautiful ways to describe the crepuscule. Such a relaxed and joyous poem!

[Chris Shaw]

I appreciate your lovely response emptyinkwell. Many thanks indeed.

Chris

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Christine, your poem exemplifies the beauty associated with star gazing in the night sky. I loved the images, rhythm and tone of your poem. This is truly a great read.

Don't ever stop writing! :-)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tamara for your very generous response. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

You're quite welcome.

[Lydia Shutter]

A celestial beauty of a poem, Chris! The lines flow so easily in gentle scattered rhyme. Darker thoughts seem to haunt at night, but the dawn breaks and things seem a bit brighter. I liked this a lot. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Lydi**. I often have my eyes focused on the heavens rather than on the ground :)

Chris

[LazerRays]

Astronomy is awesome! I love this very much! It's so surreal and descriptive! The words flow perfectly and I love the atmospherical setting it gives me. I got lost in here, and that is awesome. Nice work!!!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Sarah. That's quite an awesome review you have given me. Smiling from ear to ear. Thank you.

Chris

[Lorry]

Whenever I travel to other countries, I get jealous of how much of the night sky they can see, but thanks to my relocation recently, I can see all the little twinkles most of the time now. I call it natures screensaver :)
I was worried for a while that my memory must have been getting worse, but it turns out I just stare at the sky and lose all track of time. :)
Such a calming scene, which you, as always, paint perfectly.

[Chris Shaw]

Very true Lorry there is much to contemplate when sky gazing, and easy to lose track of time. Thank you for checking this one out.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

The sky is like a beautiful mystery... and your poem is a beautifully creative reflection of why.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Cowboy. Appreciate your review. Apologies for my late acknowledgement.

Chris