Starry Host

Starry Host

A Poem by Kathy Van Kurin
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Ponderings of life, of hope.

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Starry Host

 

Through highest heaven, night is held a bowl of light.

 

This jubilant joy may catch us unawares

 

Sweet orb lantern rising within blazing star palette.

 

Stand at attention Majesty Music of the spheres

 

Shy? But no, they meet my eyes in perfect time flight.

 

No apology. In witness, my vision meets heavenly tiers.

 

This soul is vulnerably exposed by beauteous firmament.

 

Mortal, this inner light will burn out in days and tears.

 

Time races, forward, measure by measure, passed to present.

 

Then as now from arrested attention still new with years.

 

Jealous of the heavens within humanity I sometime regret.

 

Let us flee modernity into gift of Starry host glorious jewels.

 

When the heart has been dull each glory twinkles a new event.

 

Reminding with clues, God’s own to infuse

 

Flee dull heaviness to a place of child’s wonderment.

 

Breathe deep late night aire.

© 2024 Kathy Van Kurin


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"...night is held a bowl of light." .. that phrase really grasps my attention .. have never thought of light and dark in such a way ... intriguing the symbiotic conjuncture of the two .. yes .. the night sky filled with twinkling is a most inviting host .. i think there is a lot in this poem, Kathy .. deep and meditative for me .. needs to be read over and over to reveal the layers says i! thanks for sharing ..
E.

Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

2 Months Ago

Thank you Einstein Noodle,
I suppose depths of our humanity are expanded as we gaze into the .. read more
Einstein Noodle

2 Months Ago

same to you Ms. Kathy ... i will never understand those who deny the depth, majesty, intricacies and.. read more



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wow. deep stuff. much to like and ponder herein. "“Unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

Posted 2 Days Ago


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MCS
This reads like a prayer, thank you this was much needed today.

Posted 1 Week Ago



this is much more than a few handfuls of words beautifully placed words on an otherwise empty page .. this is spectacular Kathy .. and indeed inspirational .. Neville

Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

1 Month Ago

Dear Neville,
I do hope you are finding gifts of wonder and inspiration among your days. Bles.. read more
Ah, how I love the night stars. so magical, mystical, wonderful and distant. Beautifully crafted poem, Kathy. I enjoyed reading it. F.

Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

2 Months Ago

Dear Fabian,
I hope yourself and family are well and enjoying life and this new Autumn Season.. read more
"...night is held a bowl of light." .. that phrase really grasps my attention .. have never thought of light and dark in such a way ... intriguing the symbiotic conjuncture of the two .. yes .. the night sky filled with twinkling is a most inviting host .. i think there is a lot in this poem, Kathy .. deep and meditative for me .. needs to be read over and over to reveal the layers says i! thanks for sharing ..
E.

Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

2 Months Ago

Thank you Einstein Noodle,
I suppose depths of our humanity are expanded as we gaze into the .. read more
Einstein Noodle

2 Months Ago

same to you Ms. Kathy ... i will never understand those who deny the depth, majesty, intricacies and.. read more
a beautiful, spiritual write. I would like to dip my fingers in that bowl of light.
Well, I will breathe deep...as you say....and then try it.
j.

Posted 3 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

2 Months Ago

Jacob,
I wish you every kind of good that is needed in your life and a true feeling of joy in.. read more
A beautiful depiction of the night skies, its hosts, its magic, its importance to lovers and worshippers. We sure can find clues and see inspiration. Thank you for posting Kathy.

Posted 3 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kathy Van Kurin

2 Months Ago

Sami,
Thanks. This one does not do justice of the wonder of the heavens. Too short but it jus.. read more
Sami Khalil

2 Months Ago

Wow! You are welcome Kathy.

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Added on September 19, 2024
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Tags: heaven, witness, beauty, humanity, wonder, vulnerability, soul, light. host

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