Through the Skylight

I have loved the stars with fondness,

with passion and delight,

so when I lie here sleepless

I am thankful for their light,

that spangles in the Heavens

and has done all my life.

To those eyes that wink in darkness,

that enter in my room,

that chase away the demons,

the worries and the gloom,

I am thankful for your company

and the shadows you consume.

Through the skylight you are welcome,

at any time of year.

No need to seek an invite

as I'm grateful you appear

and the value that I place on you

is priceless, that is clear.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... Stars are wishes waiting to be granted...
shining in the Heavens where loved ones dream.
And when they fall... we recall the Splendor of it all.
Perfect lullaby when Angels sing and bluebells ring in
melodies of the rising Sun. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, so careless of me. I have just come across your beautiful response to my stars poem. Thank you so much and please accept my apologies for the lateness of this acknowledgement. Sending love avmcriss the pond.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Like the Poets now at rest... it is never too late to read a review. It is comforting to know that our Universe is filled with brightly lit Stars and we are somehow protected. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

That is certainly a comforting thought to linger on Pat. Sending you warm wishes across the waves.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris.. I saw the Blue Moon on August 31, 2023… here in the Night Sky in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I will be fortunate to live long enough to see the next Blue Moon before I join the Sky of endless lStars. It was a Bright Moon and gave a Gift wrapped in Clouds firmament caressed by the Moon, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, I also saw the Blue Moon. We were blessed with a clear night and I was able to see that silver orb hovering above the silhouettes of conifers on the horizon. Your lovely review is so poetic, so many thanks. Have a wonderful weekend dear poet.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful Chris just beautiful
I love the moon too
I love your write here hope you are well too x

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Julie, so pleased you enjoyed this older poem out for an airing. I love to search the night sky when I am sleepless. Having that skylight makes it much easier. Thank you and have a glorious weekend.

Chris

[Shelley Warner]

I like the description of lying in bed watching the stars. As the poem began, I wondered if you were viewing them through a window or a sky light; so I was glad you included that detail. Sky lights are so cool.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Shelley. Our bedroom is in the converted loft, so it is spacious as well as having a skylight. I do love to watch the night sky. Have a beautiful weekend my friend. Always good to have one of your visits.

Chris

[Shelley Warner]

It sounds lovely.

[Soren]

Beautiful in its literal reading but the metaphor takes it deeper. A very identifiable and pretty write.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Soren, thank you dear poet friend for your encouraging review. Pleased to receive your thoughts. Have a beautiful weekend.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

This brings back so many empathic memories for me Chris. The times I have spent doing exactly the same thing. But have not described it so well.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ken for your kind review. I am lucky enough to have that skylight, just above the left side of my bed. I love to star gaze.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

I love when the weather is right to go and lie on the mountainside. Here is a dark sky area with no other light. Not even street lights. Its amazing what you can see. And hear for that matter.

[Chris Shaw]

Now I would love to do that Ken, but no mountains. However, I can lie on the deck of our boat when we are in the middle of nowhere on summer nights and gaze upwards. No light pollution out in the sticks :) I think I may have poemed one while doing this. Will have to check. Good morning to you.

[W. Barrett Munn]

I never had a skylight so I am jealous. Maybe you only had an imaginary one. Either way kudos for making it come alive.

Wio

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Winston. I have a view of the heavens from a sloping window in the roof. Thanks for visiting this older poem. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

First, I love the format. When read out loud, it rings beautifully to the ear. The message itself, in gratitude to the stars, is beautiful! I think that starlight is sprinkled in your soul.

[Chris Shaw]

Your review Linda is beautiful. Thank you so much. All the best.

Chris

[light and ashes]

Beautifully expressed, Chris, your love of the stars is clear.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Light and Ashes for your lovely review. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[light and ashes]

You are very welcome, lady.

[Rachel Fitzgerald-Feele..]

Hi Chris, I've read this a few times now. It brightened my memories of the night sky. Not many clear nights here at the moment.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for reading Rachel. Pleased my efforts brightened your memories and wishing you clear nights of your own soon.

Chris