Midnight Hours

in the wicked witching hour

every winking twinkling star

came out of its hiding place

.

as roller blind shifted position

to reveal a crystal clear expanse

of silky dark sequinned sky glow

.

miles of tiny shiny spangles

a silent seranding song from

the heavenly bodies above

.

not a wisp of cloud in sight

away from the city lights where

pollutions's veiled fog hovers

.

every single one pristine

polished to gleaming perfection

in each direction you cared to look

.

no finer sight will you see

than the glory of galaxies afar

embracing our blue planet

.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

The witching hour, which I suppose to be midnight, isn't nearly as scary as "dead time", which is generally deemed from 3 to 4 a.m., to me. Some sketchy stuff goes on in the wee hours of the morning. I don't really believe in ghosts but I've had some strange experiences with things I would consider "not normal". But this poem wasn't frightening at all despite the reference. In fact, it was quite beautiful, I love to stargaze and I enjoyed the read.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed the read Fabian and you weren't spooked by it :) I appreciate your thoughts always. Best wishes.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Chris. I work the nightshift. I leave work and the 3am stars are so beautiful. When the blue moon was here last month. I stopped and I watched the sky for a hour.
"no finer sight will you see
than the glory of galaxies afar
embracing our blue planet"
I agree with the above lines. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for reading this old poem, out for an airing Coyote. I do like to let my poems breathe. You are so right about the beauty of the night sky. Pleased you share my enthusiasm and wonder at its incredible beauty.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Chris and you are welcome.

[Stella Armour]

oooh yes, i like you enjoy the wonders of our universe and a crystal clear view of the night sky is indeed a wonder to behold.
Not enough people think to look up , and what delights they are missing..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stella for that lovely review. Yes, I am a star gazer when ever possible. Love those twinklers.

Chris

[InkAndScrolls]

Beautiful words. Otherworldly almost. ♡

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your visit. Pleased to meet you on my page.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

well done .. puts me there Christine! love those twinklers for sure ;) I took Beauregard the dog out earlier .. around 2:30 AM .. we have a waning but very bright moon .. enough to cast shadows and block out a lot of the stars .. but one just to the right of Bella Luna was shining so bright itself .. alone with the moon .. it was enough :) times when I can see the Milky Way blow me away .. like your poem .. especially inspired by Vs 2&3 ... with "...sequinned sky glow" and"...tiny shiny spangles
a silent seranding(sp) song" a thrill just to roll those words off the tongue ... really enjoyed .. i feel happy and blessed :)
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mr E, so amiss of me. I have returned to this old poem of mine following a visit from Stella to find your lovely review which I haven't acknowledged. Ten months ago! Better late than never I say. I do love those stars but air pollution prevents me from seeing them as clearly as I would like. Much better when we are boating. It seems you have perfect t views. The milky way, then you are blessed. Take care my friend.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .........................

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

It appears as a dark, silken veil studded with diamonds to me. It looks best with silence all around and no lights anywhere around. Its a surreal, mystical experience. You described it perfectly for me, dear Chris. I'll be looking forward to watching the night sky more!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Ditzy, you are a star gazer like myself and I can tell from your descriptive response that you too could pen a beautiful poem about the night sky. Sending my favourite Kat a Sunday hug. Always good to see you. ( ), ..........


Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I love summer nights on my terrace, dear Chris! It cools down by midnight and gets really so lovely. We put up our little beddings and gaze away with the critters in the background.
Big Hug to you my friend! 😽💕

[Chris Shaw]

That sounds wonderful Ditzy ........

[AJNJ]

I often love lounging on my terrace late night, feasting on the star-spangled sky above. An expanse of glitter any which way I turn! It's a shame we're deprived of this celestial glory so often by pollution and smog. This for me is an extremely beautiful poem as you worded it just the way I feel when I am up watching the sky.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend. Sadly if you want to see a beautiful night sky you have to keep away from the light pollution in the cities. That:s one of the reasons I enjoy boating so much, to get out in the sticks. All good wishes AJNJ.

Chris

[AJNJ]

We're missing out in so much of the really grand stuff.
You're most welcome Ms. Chris. It was a delightful read.

[Robert Trakofler]

I do miss the stars I rarely see them anymore living in the city you get the odd dot here and there but when you can see the milky way woosh i do miss that dear Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Have to agree with you Bunny, it is an awe inspiring sight. Not one I see that often, but when out in the country, boating, it is a delight to look forward too. Have a great Sunday.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

A gorgeous portrayal.
Exceptional work, poetess!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Jimmy for your continued encouragement. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Embracing our blue planet... the Stars are forever aligned to keep our minds and hearts as pure as Moonbeams on a Starry night. A lovely poem that gives the Heavens a place of Honor and Grace. truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, thank you for your heavenly response. When you gaze into the heavens, it sure does open your mind to all possibilities. Nothing like a star studded night for romance. Keep well my dear friend, you and yours.

Chris

[WasteDragon]

ooo yes yes yes, I really really dig this. I'm new but from this poem alone you're one of my new favs.
nothing I'd particularly change about it, except...I donno blue planet sounds a little...bright, almost, for this nighttime poem. Honestly, I'd just switch the word "blue" to "navy" so it has a darker hue and then it wouldn't disrupt my feel of the poem.

[Chris Shaw]

I really appreciate the read and your thoughts. From outer space our planet is predominantly blue. I have seen the photographs taken by astronauts. I was in the heavens when I wrote this. Many thanks.

Chris