Star Wishing and Praying

The silvery moonlight sprawls outward
Across an onyx sea of content
Speckled with flickering blue stars
That are quietly patiently waiting
For some one to lovingly wish upon them

The cool midnight air envelopes with peace
It’s presence is noticeably silent
No rustling of leaves can be heard
Or whispers within the tall tree tops
The wind chimes remain static hanging

Gazing upon the star I’ve deemed mine
I send up a hopeful quiet wish
Along with my prayer of guidance to God
Seeking to find the correct direction
Star wishing that someday he’ll be mine

Nocturnal creatures seem serene tonight
Hoot owls haven’t taken winged flight
Raccoons aren’t scurrying about
Nor is a distant dog softly barking

My brain blanketed in charcoal comfort
As the velvet sea houses glittering orbs
Circulating thoughts flow with freedom
No restraints against their fluid movements
Am I suppose to release control and love him?
For tonight the answer is out of reach.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I have wished upon the stars often dear poet.
"Gazing upon the star I’ve deemed mine
I send up a hopeful quiet wish
Along with my prayer of guidance to God
Seeking to find the correct direction
Star wishing that someday he’ll be mine"
I liked the above lines. I wonder does the night hear our wishes and prayers. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Poetic Beauty]

Oh I believe the night hears our prayers. In solitude we often pray our most heartfelt messages to God.

[Coyote Poetry]

I hope the stars do dear friend.

[Papaya]

This is lovely and feels a little melancholy as the question of love is posed.
Crafted with poetic ease, PB. ⭐💛

[Poetic Beauty]

It kind of is…

[In Em's Wonderland]

Deep down, I have always wanted to name a star after someone special...but if I did, I wouldn't know where to find it in the sky XD I do love the idea of a dark sky filled with bright stars, such a calming sight. Enough to ease anyone's chaotic mind.

[Poetic Beauty]

I sit outside almost every night and watch the sky. I deemed this my star about three years ago and I watch it as the night goes on.

[Chris Shaw]

Twinkle twinkle little star. I have been a star gazer since I can remember and have been known to place a wish or two. Your nocturnal imagery in this write is ace PB. You ooze creativity. Such a good write.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Thank you Chris. For me there is such vastness and wonder when looking at the night sky

[Fabian G. Franklin]

A poem for the night owls among us. I enjoyed your creative voice. Well done, F.

[Poetic Beauty]

I think many of us writers on here are night owls.

[Neville]

like I said earlier, it is so refreshing and reassuring when we learn that others have similar values and passions .. I am a sky watcher too and often spend long hours looking up at the night sky and have been known to make a wish or two .. Neville

[Poetic Beauty]

Wishing on stars is often left to children lol but I believe that God indeed hears those wishes and prayers while we are looking at the magnificent sky he created

[Patricia Wedel]

Wow dear Beauty... you have made the Night Sky a Rapture of
musical Rendezvous... softly, Pat

[Poetic Beauty]

I mostly write at night after I get home from work so after 10pm. I have a lot of poems about the night time

[Gee]

Would take me forever to write a poem this descriptive.
Enjoyed the read

[Poetic Beauty]

This one took about 4 hours maybe more

[Ken e Bujold]

Beautiful poem PB. What truly struck me on reading, so I read it again (2X) is the superb craftsmanship of the poem. Often I come across work that is punctuation-free for the simple reason that the writer chose to give little consideration to the reader's need to breath. In the case of your poem thankfully this is not the case. Each of your lines is an artfully poised image that begs your reader to slow down, savor the line, which naturally adds the necessary pauses.

quite impressed

ken

[Poetic Beauty]

I tend to use very little punctuation. Maybe a semi colon or comma here and there. I build on each line making my stanzas and the building the poem as a whole. I take create care in constructing the imagery and the mood for the poems. I try to use as many of the senses as possible so the that reader is engulfed by the piece and can truly feel it

[Poetic Beauty]

Thank your for the extremely kind review and for stopping in to read my poem!!

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Beautiful poem.
When we wish upon a star...
Hope your wishes come true.
I enjoyed reading it.
Keep it up. Good work.
Take good care.

[Poetic Beauty]

I’m glad you enjoyed this poem. I am enthralled by the night sky