Midnight Hours

Midnight Hours

A Poem by Chris Shaw

in the wicked witching hour
every winking twinkling star
came out of its hiding place
.
as roller blind shifted position
to reveal a crystal clear expanse
of silky dark sequinned sky glow
.
miles of tiny shiny spangles
a silent seranding song from
the heavenly bodies above
.
not a wisp of cloud in sight
away from the city lights where
pollutions's veiled fog hovers
.
every single one pristine
polished to gleaming perfection
in each direction you cared to look
.
no finer sight will you see
than the glory of galaxies afar
embracing our blue planet
.

© 2020 Chris Shaw


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The witching hour, which I suppose to be midnight, isn't nearly as scary as "dead time", which is generally deemed from 3 to 4 a.m., to me. Some sketchy stuff goes on in the wee hours of the morning. I don't really believe in ghosts but I've had some strange experiences with things I would consider "not normal". But this poem wasn't frightening at all despite the reference. In fact, it was quite beautiful, I love to stargaze and I enjoyed the read.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Pleased you enjoyed the read Fabian and you weren't spooked by it :) I appreciate your thoughts alwa.. read more



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A wonderful poem shared dear Chris. I work the nightshift. I leave work and the 3am stars are so beautiful. When the blue moon was here last month. I stopped and I watched the sky for a hour.
"no finer sight will you see
than the glory of galaxies afar
embracing our blue planet"
I agree with the above lines. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote


Posted 3 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you for reading this old poem, out for an airing Coyote. I do like to let my poems breathe. Yo.. read more
Coyote Poetry

3 Years Ago

Hello dear Chris and you are welcome.
oooh yes, i like you enjoy the wonders of our universe and a crystal clear view of the night sky is indeed a wonder to behold.
Not enough people think to look up , and what delights they are missing..

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Stella for that lovely review. Yes, I am a star gazer when ever possible. Love those twink.. read more
Beautiful words. Otherworldly almost. ♡

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Thank you so much. I appreciate your visit. Pleased to meet you on my page.

Chris
well done .. puts me there Christine! love those twinklers for sure ;) I took Beauregard the dog out earlier .. around 2:30 AM .. we have a waning but very bright moon .. enough to cast shadows and block out a lot of the stars .. but one just to the right of Bella Luna was shining so bright itself .. alone with the moon .. it was enough :) times when I can see the Milky Way blow me away .. like your poem .. especially inspired by Vs 2&3 ... with "...sequinned sky glow" and"...tiny shiny spangles
a silent seranding(sp) song" a thrill just to roll those words off the tongue ... really enjoyed .. i feel happy and blessed :)
E.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Dear Mr E, so amiss of me. I have returned to this old poem of mine following a visit from Stella to.. read more
Einstein Noodle

3 Years Ago

:) .........................
It appears as a dark, silken veil studded with diamonds to me. It looks best with silence all around and no lights anywhere around. Its a surreal, mystical experience. You described it perfectly for me, dear Chris. I'll be looking forward to watching the night sky more!

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Dear Ditzy, you are a star gazer like myself and I can tell from your descriptive response that you .. read more
Dhara_Ditzy Kat

4 Years Ago

I love summer nights on my terrace, dear Chris! It cools down by midnight and gets really so lovely... read more
Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

That sounds wonderful Ditzy ........
I often love lounging on my terrace late night, feasting on the star-spangled sky above. An expanse of glitter any which way I turn! It's a shame we're deprived of this celestial glory so often by pollution and smog. This for me is an extremely beautiful poem as you worded it just the way I feel when I am up watching the sky.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Thank you my friend. Sadly if you want to see a beautiful night sky you have to keep away from the l.. read more
AJNJ

4 Years Ago

We're missing out in so much of the really grand stuff.
You're most welcome Ms. Chris. It was.. read more
I do miss the stars I rarely see them anymore living in the city you get the odd dot here and there but when you can see the milky way woosh i do miss that dear Chris

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Have to agree with you Bunny, it is an awe inspiring sight. Not one I see that often, but when out i.. read more
A gorgeous portrayal.
Exceptional work, poetess!

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Thank you so much Jimmy for your continued encouragement. You are appreciated.

Chris
Embracing our blue planet... the Stars are forever aligned to keep our minds and hearts as pure as Moonbeams on a Starry night. A lovely poem that gives the Heavens a place of Honor and Grace. truly, Pat

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Dear Pat, thank you for your heavenly response. When you gaze into the heavens, it sure does open yo.. read more
ooo yes yes yes, I really really dig this. I'm new but from this poem alone you're one of my new favs.
nothing I'd particularly change about it, except...I donno blue planet sounds a little...bright, almost, for this nighttime poem. Honestly, I'd just switch the word "blue" to "navy" so it has a darker hue and then it wouldn't disrupt my feel of the poem.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

I really appreciate the read and your thoughts. From outer space our planet is predominantly blue. I.. read more

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Berkshire, United Kingdom



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