Luminous Tears Of Heaven

Perseid Meteor Showers

It was always August
and deep into the night
when I would carry you all down
to a chaise on the lawn.

Sleepily you would turn on your sides
with tousled hair and rosy cheeks
and I would whisper for you
to open your eyes, open them wide.

There were wonders awaiting
from Perseus himself,
Cassiopeia smiling brightly at his
dazzling display across the constellations.

Sleep slowly scattered
and the sky showered us
with perfect tears of light
that cut across the heavens.

Slumber gave way to reverence.
Serenaded by the sound of crickets
and our own hushed breathing 
as we waited for the next extraordinary exhibit.

There under the umbrella of stars
we small specks of dust glowed
beneath the magical canopy
of a most resplendent universe

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

The title is exquisite and a fitting beginning for words of this celestial display! The universe is indeed resplendent. I feel the warmth of your words and can almost see them without looking into the skies to behold the beauty of these perfect tears of the Heavens.

[icelandicblue]

Sheila,
What a lovely review. I thank you for your comments.

[Aethereal]

This is an excellent description of children enjoying the celestial canopy above 'em. Charming images flow revealingly from the first through the last verse. Dusty glowing specks, tears of light, delightfully cap this poem. That cricket serenade, wide eyes, and hushed breathing under the stars also adds to the ambiance of this poem.

[icelandicblue]

Aethereal,
Thank you for picking out those phrases that seem to capture the essence of the poem. I appreciate your comment.