Queen of Sheen

in the darkest of heavens

she sails celestial throughout

a silkened black night sky

polished skin gleaming to

pristine perfection

a silver orb suspended

above the silhouettes of

chimneys on sleeping roofs

on guard till dawn

aloof she moves in lunar

light, a blank canvas of

mysterious radiance

a ghostly ship haunting

a vast dark sea, mesmerising

many an admirer's eye

Reviews

[Lorry]

I think I just saw the man on the moon wink after I read this. Well, it's either that or I ned to wash that snudge off my kitchen window.
To be honest, I'm just happy to see he's not avoiding me and hiding behind a blanket of clouds... Maybe the sun will come out to play later too 😀
Beautifully captured Chris. A moment we all recognise and can get lost in.

[Chris Shaw]

Too many nursery rhymes Lorry. The moon is a she. The man in the moon is for kids. Oh yes. You are a kid aren't you? The biggest and bestest of the bunch. Have some blackjacks. We can indeed get lost in her beauty. I thank you for coming in to my playground on a non school day :)

Chris

[Lorry]

Well, I was looking for puddles to splash in, but they've all been thoroughlly splooshed 😀

[Patricia Wedel]

Perhaps there is a Lady in the Moon.
She keeps things organized during the night and sleeps when she gets the time. So many phases and so little time. Your poetry Chris is like the Moon.. in that it is not always the same and moves about. Gingerly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat. You are quite right. I never know what my muse is going to throw me :) Variety so they say is the spice of life. Sending you and Roger my very best wishes.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Chris... It seems Poets are dreamers and we stay above the hustle and bustle of worry and fret... at least we try until a “little bitty tear let me down and spoiled my Act as a Clown”. A Song sung by Burl Ives many Moons ago. Also, have you heard the Song “Foggy Foggy Dew”. It is the sweetest ever. Best wishes to you and yours. Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat not a song I am familiar with, however I sgree us poets are dreamers:)

[Chris Shaw]

Looked the lyrics up Pat. So sad and beautiful :)

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes... the lyrics are sad... “now I live with my son and we work at the Weavers Trade. When I look into his eyes... I remember how I kept her from the foggy foggy dew... (pretty close to the lyrics). So glad you listened to the Song. gently, Pat

[augustus]

How often I've stood in the quiet of the night gazing at the moon and wondering when we humans will eventually settle on its surface. I hope never!

[Chris Shaw]

We would trash it Augustus, just like we have trashed our own blue planet. Many thank yous. I can tell you are an admirer too.

Chris

[augustus]

Just imagine all those plastic bottles floating around up there! UGH!

[Chris Shaw]

Yep. Nuff said.

[Papaya]

She is magic. A guiding force with the strength to stir oceans.
Beautiful portraits here,Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ana, mysterious and magical, yes she is. Appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Inessa]

Love your imagery here, Christine. I am always thrilled by pieces of originality and this one has it in spades for me. The Queen of Sheen, cruising the night sky in her ghostly galleon, mesmerising all. It would be a wonderful sight to behold! If she is the night mistress protector of us ladies then she has my adoration and gratitude. Loved this one!

[Chris Shaw]

Really appreciate the positive encouragement Inessa. Many thanks for the visit. I have always been a gazer of the night sky.

Chris

Chris

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Last night there was just seen small portion of moon lady. I like how she always changing and moving at our eyes. Your words are very sublime very gentle touch of impression in shine of moon. We can read it and still feel it last night at our eyes. I think there is one ancient Chinese poem about moon where is described moon like witnesses of human history and still shining through .

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Martin, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about the very lovely moon. Appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Katrina Mckeown]

Stunning imagery and a beautiful poem ode to our Silver Lady ! Very enjoyable read.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful poem!
Regards Katrina

[Chris Shaw]

It's been quite a while since I wrote a tribute to our silver lady. Thank you for your very encouraging review Katrina. Most appreciated. I am and always will be a moon and star gazer.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

Amazing imagery.
She sails in beauty, like the night.
A great post!

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed the imagery Jimmy. She sure is beautiful to gaze on. Appreciate your visit.
read morePleased you enjoyed the imagery Jimmy. She sure is beautiful to gaze on. Appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

You don't mention her directly once and yet bring her to your readers, wrapped in new, beautiful imagery altogether! An adorable poem on the moon!

[Chris Shaw]

You are always so encouraging with your reviews Ditzy. More treats for a great Kat ......
read moreYou are always so encouraging with your reviews Ditzy. More treats for a great Kat ......

Chris