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.

[Kerra]

I love looking at the stars, They are mysterious and wonderful to dream upon

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kerra. Star gazers we both are. Our heads up in the heavens. Appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Ruth]

The stars have kept me in awe for many a year :) I remember conversations with my Dad when I was young about the stars - fascinate me to this day as they do many, lovely piece Chris :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that lovely share Ruth. Yes, I have been a star gazer since I first became aware of them. Really appreciate you.

Chris

[alanwgraham]

It's these glimpses of the wonders of nature that can lift us from our day by day humdrum and remind us that we are but a tiny cog in the universe. You have caught this feeling well in your poem Chris. The last two years I've spent the night out atop my local hill and had a breathtaking display of rare noctilucent clouds..
Take care.
Alan

[Chris Shaw]

So you too Alan are a star gazer? Mesmerising looking at the night sky. Thank you so much for checking in and for your encouragement. All good wishes.

Chris

[Remanence]

This excellent personal welcome to the stars through the skylight is a feeling that must have been shared by the many for as long as men have looked to the stars. When I worked energy in the Powder River Basin, you could pick any clear and moonless night sky and read a newspaper by starlight.
Your strong connection to all natural things around you makes for great reads.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Watercress for your encouraging review. Pleased you enjoyed my poem about the night sky. All good wishes.

Chris

[Remanence]

I wanted to add that your reflect is moving and enjoyable :), and that it reminded me of another "starlight-skylight" reflect from almost 100 years ago, (1930s film "Mans Castle") in which the main character "Bill" has fashioned a unique sort of skylight in the roof of his "shanty". He removed a sheet of tin from his roof and "jury rigged" a rollup tarp to open with a rope so he could lay in bed and look up at the stars. He lived in poverty and though he had nothing, he still had the stars, and that was enough, except when it was raining! Ha! Just wanted share that with you as you are one who truly loves the stars.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for adding this. The skylight in my bedroom is just to the left of my bed, so I have a super view of the night sky with all its moods. Apart from loving the stars I also love the movement of cloud formations. They take on all shapes and keep me entertained when sleep evades :)

You know Bill and I have got alot in common :)

[mattavelli]

Hello, Christine! :)
This is a lovely poem for the stars. I like to lie in the grass and stare at them on cool nights. Thanks for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review mattavelli. Much appreciated. An old poem out for an airing.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

Very nice
We were watching a program on 'Acorn' about a murder mystery in Western Australia, and they often showed the night skies, with the absolutely incredible, uncountable, number of stars stretching across the amazingly bright night sky
It was actually stunning, which is the same thing my carbon copy, on that distant planet thought as he was looking back in our direction!
Your lovely poem reawakened that tremendous sight
Here!!!! It is overcast and pouring!!!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave for such a lovely review and share. This morning was glorious, but the afternoon clouded over. No rain though. Enjoy what's left of the day.

Chris

[Kent Rawski]

Wow what beautiful poetic message filled with lyrical message that rhymes so effortlessly beautiful expression from a sacred place in your heart. The word spangles surprised amazed me and also gave me thought to my own patriotism albeit a different venue Wonderful poem i will now treasure

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Kent, your review encourages me so much. Thank you so much. Pleased you enjoyed the read. Pleased you checked in. Keep safe and well.

Chris

[Samuel Dickens]

When young, I spent a lot of time gazing at the stars. Sometimes in the summer, I'd lie on a blanket out in the yard and stare at the heavens all night. (Well, until I fell asleep. A few times, I awoke to a dog licking my face.)This lovely poem tells me we share this affinity. So lucky you, having a skylight!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sam for that lovely share. I have been a star gazer since the age of six. You made me smile when you said you fell asleep watching them and then the dog woke you up licking your face. Yes we have something in common with many more people. Keep safe and well.

Chris

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Sky is amazing.... With all its glory. And the starlight, that eternal shine, shining our lives, wiping all the sorrow and gloom. The star studded nights are best best friend of a lonely mind. Your poem is amazing as it described it so poetically. Thank you for this.... Keep writing about all the nature's beauty in this wonderful way....

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that very lovely review Sima. Nature is truly wondrous.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I love my skylight. I have my plants near and my standing computer. I can see the night sky and stay warm in the days of Winter. Thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. I love my skylight too. Wonderful watching the stars and being able to keep warm in winter as well. So pleased you like this one. Happy star gazing.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy and you welcome dear Chris.