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.

[Just Kim]

This is so wonderful, I really enjoyed this write.
this is quite beautiful

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Kim for your visit. Happy you enjoyed this poem. Take care.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

for sure one can get
lost in gazing at the
star's dazzling light
it's a lunar night show
hypnotic to the senses
making our troubles
disappear in a flash

lovely poem here; Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran Marie. I am the ultimate star gazer and have been for a long while. Keep safe and well

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

So beautifully written, dear Chris. If I could, I would watch the stars all night. But being a very sleepy cat I doze off quickly. I think you're lucky to have that beautiful starlight. The stars twinkle and they're God's ways of assuring you that all is right with the world. A cool silvery awning encrusted with stars is the best thing ever to chase away the doom and gloom. Loved this poem absolutely!

[Chris Shaw]

A fine good early morning from me Ditzy. So pleased you like this one. An older poem out for an airing while my muse decides whether she wants to come out to play. I have been a star gazer since the age of six. That was when I can first remember thinking how beautiful the night sky can be. Light pollution means I don't always see what I would like to see, but when I do that makes it even more wonderful. Many thank yous for leaving your lovely comment on this piece, which happens to be one that I like myself.

Treats for Ditzy.......

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

A star gazer since you were six and that is how your spirit was tinted with poetry forever...

You are welcome dear Chris. It is a poem to treasure!

Thanks for the treats today! Meow!

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Oh and enjoy that lovely cup of tea! :))))))

[Chris Shaw]

Drinking it now Ditzy. My dear one brought me a cuppa in bed :)) Have a lovely day.

[Andrew Nelson Stewart]

The sheer delight and protection, comfort and most importantly feeling less alone when seeing such magnificent awe in the skies above us. Loved the line " 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." Marcus Aurelius said once " Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." Such intensity behind the words which makes poetry ....life. Keep writing sincerely your friend in writing and life :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for this encouraging review and your friendship request. Pleased to meet you Andrew Nelson Stewart.

Chris

[DAH]

As one of the founders of Surrealism, Andre Breton once said:
Below the stars there's nothing worth looking at.

A lovey piece of writing, Christine, of pondering, of magic:

"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"

Bravo, Poet!
DAH

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear DAH especially for the Andre Breton quote. Loved it. So appreciate your visit and review.

Chris

[DAH]

My pleasure!

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Beautifully written, Chris.
It's a lovely experience to have a good company that can stand by us in time of gloominess, nothingness and pain. Whose present would turn pain to pleasure, boredom to liveliness, and shine his/her light through our darkness.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kay. I never feel lonely in the company of stars.

Chris

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

And that makes them good companions.

[Ted Kniffen]

Well done, Chris. It is always good to get away from the light pollution of the cities to a place where the stars are easily visible. The view is breathtaking and awe inspiring. I have read that there are more stars in the heavens than all the grains of sand on earth...more than one or two for sure.

Laying there staring up at a star filled sky...sublime.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ted for your generous review. Pleased you enjoyed the resd. I am a gazer of the heavens.read moreThank you Ted for your generous review. Pleased you enjoyed the resd. I am a gazer of the heavens.

Chris

[Adam Adams]

loved the lines:

'I am thankful for your company
and the shadows you consume.'

nicely penned. like the composition of word-play as well - quite insightful & enjoyable reading as well. i resonate some kinda love and romantic vibes off your words as well. great job! looking forward to reading your work.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Adams. Delighted you called. I thank you for your review.

Chris

[Onlyme]

This is truly lovely and inspirational Chris. How the stars and moon in the night sky. Can give so much comfort and peace.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dawn. As you've seen I am a big fan of star gazing. Thank you for your review.
read moreMany thanks Dawn. As you've seen I am a big fan of star gazing. Thank you for your review.

Chris

[lizardbrain]

nice reminder to look outside at night every once in while.. it's easy to forget to do so during the winters when going out at night is such a chilling prospect

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review. Most appreciated.

Chris