Through the Skylight

I have loved the stars with fondness,

with passion and delight,

so when I lie here sleepless

I am thankful for their light,

that spangles in the Heavens

and has done all my life.

To those eyes that wink in darkness,

that enter in my room,

that chase away the demons,

the worries and the gloom,

I am thankful for your company

and the shadows you consume.

Through the skylight you are welcome,

at any time of year.

No need to seek an invite

as I'm grateful you appear

and the value that I place on you

is priceless, that is clear.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... Stars are wishes waiting to be granted...
shining in the Heavens where loved ones dream.
And when they fall... we recall the Splendor of it all.
Perfect lullaby when Angels sing and bluebells ring in
melodies of the rising Sun. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, so careless of me. I have just come across your beautiful response to my stars poem. Thank you so much and please accept my apologies for the lateness of this acknowledgement. Sending love avmcriss the pond.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Like the Poets now at rest... it is never too late to read a review. It is comforting to know that our Universe is filled with brightly lit Stars and we are somehow protected. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

That is certainly a comforting thought to linger on Pat. Sending you warm wishes across the waves.

[Poetic Beauty]

I love looking at the night sky and the stars. I feel relaxed and drift into thought calmly.

[Chris Shaw]

We have that in common then. Sadly we don't get as many clear nights as we used to. Light pollution spoils it for us. However. that does makes it extra special when we can witness the heavens in all their splendour. Thanks PB

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

I live in a small town and last night after the neighborhood quieted from the fire works I sat outside with friends by a fire and looked up at the stars for a long time.

[Suzanne Sonderleigh]

Oh, I love this! It reminds me of laying in the field behind my house in the summer…all the neighborhood kids…watching the stars. Thank you for those memories!

[Chris Shaw]

Thankyou Suzanne. Please I was able to get you to reflect on those wonderful memories. All good wishes.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

A beautiful poem showing us how much the stars mean to you, all the time, in the darkest time when the heart cries out and the you’re filled with delight; they need no invitation, just stay with me.
Lovely Chris
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

Betty, your reviews are always so thoughtful. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Corset]

The universe is so grand and amazing, I love this awestruck poem pledged to the stars, crazy to think it's there all day and we can't see it, cheers to the beauty of the night!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Corset, so pleased you enjoyed this old poem out for an airing. Been a star gazer for as long as I can remember. Just love the night sky. Hope all is good with you and thanks for checking in.

Chris

[Kerra H.]

I love looking at the stars, They are mysterious and wonderful to dream upon

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kerra. Star gazers we both are. Our heads up in the heavens. Appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Ruth]

The stars have kept me in awe for many a year :) I remember conversations with my Dad when I was young about the stars - fascinate me to this day as they do many, lovely piece Chris :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that lovely share Ruth. Yes, I have been a star gazer since I first became aware of them. Really appreciate you.

Chris

[alanwgraham]

It's these glimpses of the wonders of nature that can lift us from our day by day humdrum and remind us that we are but a tiny cog in the universe. You have caught this feeling well in your poem Chris. The last two years I've spent the night out atop my local hill and had a breathtaking display of rare noctilucent clouds..
Take care.
Alan

[Chris Shaw]

So you too Alan are a star gazer? Mesmerising looking at the night sky. Thank you so much for checking in and for your encouragement. All good wishes.

Chris

[Remanence]

This excellent personal welcome to the stars through the skylight is a feeling that must have been shared by the many for as long as men have looked to the stars. When I worked energy in the Powder River Basin, you could pick any clear and moonless night sky and read a newspaper by starlight.
Your strong connection to all natural things around you makes for great reads.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Watercress for your encouraging review. Pleased you enjoyed my poem about the night sky. All good wishes.

Chris

[Remanence]

I wanted to add that your reflect is moving and enjoyable :), and that it reminded me of another "starlight-skylight" reflect from almost 100 years ago, (1930s film "Mans Castle") in which the main character "Bill" has fashioned a unique sort of skylight in the roof of his "shanty". He removed a sheet of tin from his roof and "jury rigged" a rollup tarp to open with a rope so he could lay in bed and look up at the stars. He lived in poverty and though he had nothing, he still had the stars, and that was enough, except when it was raining! Ha! Just wanted share that with you as you are one who truly loves the stars.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for adding this. The skylight in my bedroom is just to the left of my bed, so I have a super view of the night sky with all its moods. Apart from loving the stars I also love the movement of cloud formations. They take on all shapes and keep me entertained when sleep evades :)

You know Bill and I have got alot in common :)