Midnight Hours

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

.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

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.

[Chris Shaw]

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

Chris

[Dave]

You paint a beautiful scene. One of the reasons I love to go to the shore in the evening is to take in the beautiful afforded by the million stars lighting the heavens. So much more beautiful without the glare of city lights. Though I love the moon, on those nights when it's not there the stars seem to shine more brightly.
Take care of yourself and yours - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

So you are a star gazet too Dave. That doesn't surprise me at all because I know you to be romantic by your writing. Nothing like gazing into a star studded night. Thank you for another E couraging visit.

Chris

[Dave]

Chris - since I was a kid I've always loved looking at the stars. Believe it or not I have a beautiful telescope and have sween much more than just the stars.
Take care of yourself - Dave

[Lydia Shutter]

Starry starry night! When my hubby and I are on a cruise, we love to walk the deck of the ship at night to view the black velvet and the sparkles. There is nothing quite like it. Your description of the night sky is exquisite, Chris. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

How lovely to go cruising. Thank you Lydi**. Nothing like gazing into the heavens in the company of the one you love. Keep safe and many thank yous for checking in.

Chris

[Ladysue]

Your first sentence drew me. The beauty of the night sky is full of wonder within all the beauty it holds. Beautifully expressed.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Sue for your encouraging review. All the best.

Chris

[Lorry]

Well, I was going to wax lyrical about our little blue/green pebble and our place amongs all those twinkles, reminding me how strange it is that we cannot see the planet we stand on, but can see other arms of the milky way.... But then you mentioned Galaxies and reminded me I had a galaxy caramel in the fridge..... So byee. 😀
A lovely write Chris, wandering through your thoughts at such a clear sight. Makes me feel bad for people in cities though, pollution, light and others, blocking out a view better than anything thats on the box.

[Chris Shaw]

Hope you enjoyed that galaxy bar yum yum Lorry. You need to get out of the city into the sticks to see the sky at night at its best. Thank you and happy Friday.

[Tania Mo]

Must try stargazing more
You make it sound surreal
_Mo

[Chris Shaw]

Best results are out of towns and cities. Many thank yous for your visit. Most appreciated.

Chris

[Ana Papaya]

I'm home now but over the past several days I did a lot of stargazing while up at cottage.
Something so peaceful.

[Chris Shaw]

Hope you had a good break Ana. Pleased you are a star gazer too. Many thank yous.

Chris

[Inessa]

Yes, the night sky is something i enjoy taking the time to gaze upon when I have a quiet moment in the evening. Sometimes there is just too much cloud or pollution obstructing the view for full appreciation. That is a reflection of life, in some ways. There is always something blocking the clarity in front of our eyes. I sure hope you enjoyed the scenery, Christine. Your words certainly tell us you did.

[Chris Shaw]

I did very much Inessa. Who can resist a beautiful sky glow? Thank you.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Lovely , vivid images in this nighttime piece...so vivid I could see the brilliant spectacle in the sky...sequined shiny particles floating in a black sky. Nice flow to these perfect words. Best, Betty

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty for that lovely review. It was certainly a night time treat to look at. Hope you are OK.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes you have to be away from city lights to see such an entrancing sky in all its glory! Best,Betty

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This is for me like holy prayer of insomniac who decide to watch night skies. Simple delicate observation filled with empathy for universe and earth's nature. Echoing of wisdom what we sometimes forget to hear. Gentle reminder we have to be more friendly at place where were created. Thanks for sharing such wide expanding observation .

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Martin. Yes I am not a good sleeper, so I quite often check out the night sky. This poem though was based on observation from a boat in the middle of the sticks. Much clearer views, unpolluted. Beautiful it was. Thank you.

Chris

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That's very nice and also very beautiful poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you.