Skylight

for those who see & wish beyond their bedroom ceiling

Skylight

 

One wonders what

That lighted window

Shares and with whom

This dark and quiet night

 

Not tangled webs

For sure

Tho beauty may be found

Therein

 

But rather

Wondrous woven dreams

Pon which

To while away the night

 

While mirrors do surely

Marvel from within

A mighty sky view

Star mapped and proud

 

Author's Note

this may be my last post for a little while.. am off to watch another sky tomorrow...

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

It may be your last poem for a while, but what a poem to finish on. I have loved the stars with fondness, a line from one of my own poems. Through the skylight I have the heavens at my disposal. I often look at the constellations in the middle of the night when I can't sleep and imagine other people in other parts of the world, doing the same.I think that is a rather lovely thought, that others are viewing what I am seeing. It sort of brings you closer to people don't you think? You have given me a star spangled night to dwell upon. I thank you for that Neville.

Chris

[Neville]

and that of course.. is my pleasure & true ..... N :)

[Chris Shaw]

Skylight. I have one and do star gaze frequently. Right at this moment, there isn't a star in sight, just total darkness. This is another lovely poem which could benefit from an airing. Just as good to read on a second visit.

Chris

[Neville]

how ever so bloomin kind... thank you my very dear friend :)

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased to read you.

[emmajoy]

' One wonders what.. .. '
There are times when half darkness is a door ajar, allowing both escape or haven. Or that reflection can be a problem trying to resolve itself: a quiet thought, decision time, lines on the brow, smiles tickling the almost but - not quite. Could be the clouds flitting across the moon, could be the stars winking, laughing at their own jokes! You write such enigmatic words at times, or is it that I bewilder too easily these days!

[Neville]

ah' a question asked gently.. soft as only a kitten might... thank you my friend & true... Neville :)

[Patricia Wedel]

I sleep in a Chapel far up in the sky... I am blessed with contentment... perchance should I fall into a dream I may recall. May your journey be worth all the Stars between. truly, Pat

[Neville]

what a delight our Pat.. many thank you's for blessing this page with such a positive and encouraging post xx

[barleygirl]

I was gone too, so I'm just getting around to reading this, as you are making your return around here. No worries about catching up with me. (You are always caught up with me). This poem reminds me of before my neck surgery (2013), a dark stretch of life, when I moved here I set up my bed in the middle of the living room so I could see outside to the wilderness thru wall-to-wall windows. My bed also happens to be about two meters from the woodstove, as well. To me, this arrangement is my "skylight" of which you write, bringing me joy even when I am physically unable to get outdoors to enjoy it all! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

But now she's back & that's gonna bring a whole lotta smiles to a whole lotta faces.. cheers for checking in my friend and fine poet... N :)

[Fran Marie]

Looking at the nightt sky and all
the many wonders and mysteries it
may foretell.to .behold the moment
and wonder of it all..a lovely piece so
well penned and beautifully expressed.

[Neville]

wow.. thank you Fran my friend what a lovely thing to say... Bless ya and true :) N

[kentuck14]

Neville,
It's true . . . before going to sleep a view of the stars sure would stir our dreamscape a bit.
Nice poem.
Tom

[Neville]

Thank you Tom.. tis something I certainly dream of and why, when the weather permits, I have been known to fall asleep in the garden, and elsewhere....many thanks for taking a peek :)

[kentuck14]

Falling asleep in the garden! Now there's a poem in the making!

[Neville]

maybe..... thanks again Tom

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like this..i think cob webs have their own beauty...makes me think of walking through a very old house where nobody lives anymore....just imagining the life that used to be here.
and then looking in the mirror and remember the life i used to have, the one from a long time ago that got me to this window, looking out at what future is in store...and how many years that might be.
j.

[Neville]

Thank you ever so much jacob.. I view my world similarly.. maybe that is what we do best, or at least reasonably well.... N

[Lydia Shutter]

Looking through the skylight into the night sky.....the stars twinkling through the glass. Who is on the other side of the glass? We are left to wonder. Whatever sky you gaze at, may it bring such amazing poetry to us. Lydi**

[Neville]

Hey Lydi** many meant thank you's my friend.... a much appreciated visit.. please accept my sincere apologies for not getting back to ya before now... N :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Not a problem, Neville. I am often away from the site for weeks.

[Neville]

............... tis mightily noticed ... N :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

You bring so much twinkle to the night sky Nev...whatever would we do without you, but be lost in our own hopelessness.

[Neville]

I doubt you will ever be lost my friend.. but he thanks you muchly and true for the very generous words you leave here.... Please excuse the delay in getting back to you.. I have been lost and away .... :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

I have been painting the house, It seems to be infectious, first the kitchen then the hall, laundry room and I now must keep going.
Who new?
I'm so glad I stopped by this morning and read your poem with my morning cup of coffee.
Enjoy your star gazing.

[Neville]

Cherrie, please excuse the delay in my being able to respond to your ever so kind and welcome words... I saw them days ago but was not able to reply before now.... bless ya my friend ... N

[Cherrie Palmer]

:) glad to see you back,
and no worries on my end.

[Neville]

you got me smiling this end, no end.... :)