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.

[Wild Rose]

We have no skylight to view the stars
But come to live here my dear
Open the curtains and stand by the window
To look over the dark landscape
To the distant hills
Stars - and - moon
maybe the odd cottage window light

I will view them differently from now on

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely response Wild Rose. Sounds as though you have spectacular views of the heavens through your window. Carry on star gazing and moon gazing too. Nothing like it.

Many thank yous.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A very sincere piece that actually says the protagonist has to seek comfort in the arms of nature's night!
Another flowing poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. I am not a good sleeper and often find myself gazing at the stars. Beautiful it is too. Good morning and thank you.

Chris

[kentuck14]

There is something exhilerating about a starry sky! Don't know why but it reminds me of Van Gogh's painting. Of course that was a starry night on steroids!
Tom

[Chris Shaw]

I remember Van Gigh's painting too. My brother has a print on his kitchen wall and I always stop and pause at its beauty. Nothing like a bit of star gazing. Really calms me down. Many thanks for your visit Tom.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

What a lovely ode to the stars, and yes how much pleasure they can bring in those still moments at nightime when we are alone and contemplating the day.
I cannot imagine a night sky devoid of moon or stars ...

[Chris Shaw]

Something magical about moonlight and stars Stella. Always does it for me. Thank you for your lovely response.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

Always a pleasure to read you Chris ☼

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stella. I enjoy your work too :)

[Sarah K Cass]

How beautiful is that?! I can just visualise the stars and I will think of your poem when I gaze up into a dark night sky.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you SessyK. Pleased you enjoyed the read. Star gazing is something I do. I've always done it, always will. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Crosby Idasa]

Nice write, you are a star...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for reading Crosby. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Stars are my second most favourite thing on the sky ;) There's definitely something soothing about stargazing, I think.
Your write is beautiful, as always. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dr Y. Another star gazer then. That is a beautiful babe on your avatar :)

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

:D you're welcome. Thank you too, that's my 3 months old nephew 😊😍

[Chris Shaw]

He's a cutie. I love babies. I have to make do with a kitten :)

[Gee]

Flawless.
Love stargazing myself, but have yet to see a shooting star :(
Good morning Christine, hope you are well :))

[Chris Shaw]

All good here Gee. I have seen a shooting star, but haven't written about it. Star gazing a fascinating thing to do. Appreciating all your reviews this morn.

Chris

[Gee]

Catching up with a few reads....and all very good reads here :))

[moog-drika]

Sky rays indeed do a great help in shooing away the demons. Haha I loved the imagery. It's like I relished visualising it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you moog-drika. Pleased you picked up on some imagery. All good wishes.

Chris

[Richard M]

I love skylights! A beautiful write Chris, on a such a topic, that we so take for granted. I love it, well done! :)

[Chris Shaw]

We have all that beauty at our finger tips and it is so unappreciated by many. Thank you Richard. Happy you enjoyed my lines.

Chris