Queen of Sheen

in the darkest of heavens

she sails celestial throughout

a silkened black night sky

polished skin gleaming to

pristine perfection

a silver orb suspended

above the silhouettes of

chimneys on sleeping roofs

on guard till dawn

aloof she moves in lunar

light, a blank canvas of

mysterious radiance

a ghostly ship haunting

a vast dark sea, mesmerising

many an admirer's eye

Reviews

[Lorry]

I think I just saw the man on the moon wink after I read this. Well, it's either that or I ned to wash that snudge off my kitchen window.
To be honest, I'm just happy to see he's not avoiding me and hiding behind a blanket of clouds... Maybe the sun will come out to play later too 😀
Beautifully captured Chris. A moment we all recognise and can get lost in.

[Chris Shaw]

Too many nursery rhymes Lorry. The moon is a she. The man in the moon is for kids. Oh yes. You are a kid aren't you? The biggest and bestest of the bunch. Have some blackjacks. We can indeed get lost in her beauty. I thank you for coming in to my playground on a non school day :)

Chris

[Lorry]

Well, I was looking for puddles to splash in, but they've all been thoroughlly splooshed 😀

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i love to watch that ship hauntingly moving through the sea of sky.

you poem helps me to do that.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Good to have given you that imagery dear friend. I love moon gazing too. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[AJNJ]

She's stunning indeed....her radiance draws poets and predators alike.. Even coyotes howl for her whose light is love.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you PJ it's been quite a while since I penned anything about the moon and her mesmerising pull. Indeed many a poet and artist have tried to capture her beauty. Thank you for checking this one out.

Chris

[AJNJ]

Enjoyed this read, Ms. Chris!