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.

[Lydia Shutter]

So lyrical. Your style reminds me of Emily Dickinson's work. Starlight coming through the skylight....there is something so romantic about that. They need no invitation. Always welcome. Good one, Chris. Lydi** PS I did not realize this was an older poem of yours, but I missed it before. Glad I read it now.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi** for your very encouraging review. An old poem out for an airing while my lazy muse rests yet again. Hope all is well with you.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Unlike us, poetry does not age. We are taking one day at a time here...and getting through it all. Hope you are well. lydi**

[Neville]

I feel as if not there now, I was there once .. a while back maybe .. just watching, awe struck and bathed in light .. a gentle, peaceful poem upon which to ponder .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville.

[Weeping willow]

Beautiful words, as the memories flow through my mind of the nights when I was young, looking out at night under the stars with such wonder ;-]

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Willow, thank you for sharing such a lovely memory. There is much wonder and comfort in star gazing. I appreciate your visit and hope all is good in your world. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[red93]

One from yr archives Chris and none the worse for that. It is interesting to note how yr Work has developed in the intervening years. 'We are all in the gutter, but some are looking at the Stars'.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you very much Tony. Your support and thoughts always appreciated. Have a great Wednesday.
read moreThank you very much Tony. Your support and thoughts always appreciated. Have a great Wednesday.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

I love looking at the night sky and the stars. I feel relaxed and drift into thought calmly.

[Chris Shaw]

We have that in common then. Sadly we don't get as many clear nights as we used to. Light pollution spoils it for us. However. that does makes it extra special when we can witness the heavens in all their splendour. Thanks PB

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

I live in a small town and last night after the neighborhood quieted from the fire works I sat outside with friends by a fire and looked up at the stars for a long time.

[Suzanne Sonderleigh]

Oh, I love this! It reminds me of laying in the field behind my house in the summer…all the neighborhood kids…watching the stars. Thank you for those memories!

[Chris Shaw]

Thankyou Suzanne. Please I was able to get you to reflect on those wonderful memories. All good wishes.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

A beautiful poem showing us how much the stars mean to you, all the time, in the darkest time when the heart cries out and the you’re filled with delight; they need no invitation, just stay with me.
Lovely Chris
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

Betty, your reviews are always so thoughtful. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Corset]

The universe is so grand and amazing, I love this awestruck poem pledged to the stars, crazy to think it's there all day and we can't see it, cheers to the beauty of the night!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Corset, so pleased you enjoyed this old poem out for an airing. Been a star gazer for as long as I can remember. Just love the night sky. Hope all is good with you and thanks for checking in.

Chris