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.

[duck]

the magic on this earth and what is beyond is clearly loved and expressed by you in this delicate poem that reads so well. tittle of poetry a big clue to what you talking about and this is great for people that read poetry as they can peace together with the clues in your poem ie wink and light etc etc. thank you for your company was sad as I feel the lowliness in your words. equally spun on head with the good ie chasing away the demons. deep words to describe negative bad places the mind brings us at night. the rhymes were magic and hit the right cord. in all a outstanding poem you have put together and I hope my positive feed back encourages you to keep writing and not to put down the stars I mean pen lol. thanking you.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear duck, that is certainly a glowing review and you've got me blushing. You've also given me a bit of a kick, to get writing again. Most, but not all I have posted is from the archives. I have at least twenty poems on the go at the moment. I need to finish them. Many thank yous for the encouragement.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

man oh man! how i enjoyed praying this wonderful poem ..read it out loud knowing your rhyme and rhyming is going to be spot on and lends itself to spoken out loud poetry ... every line drew me deeper in the thankful heart that produced "Through the Skylight" ... every morning as my doggies go about their business ... one at about 2 am and the other at 4 ... then both at around 7 ... i do seek the stars ... when they are veiled by clouds and fog ... i still know right where they are ... at least those i know their positions of ;) great worthwhile read dahlink!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

I literally just pressed the send button on my review to you, when I see that you have reviewed one of mine. Telepathy or what? I am so pleased you enjoyed my little star gazing poem Mr E, a fellow star gazer. Once hooked by the sights of the heavens, you can not help but travel there and often. You have delighted me with your lovely review.

Chris

[john l smith]

A clear night sky blessed with a zillion stars is reason enough to lay awake all night

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Dave, I don:t sleep well so I have plenty of time for a spot of star gazing, and wonderful it is too. Best time to get inspiration for poetry as well. Thank you

Chris