One Starless Night

(a second poem posted on moon moods)

chariots of heavy cloud,

gun metal greys outnumber

madam moon as she illuminates

the witching hours

hurtling past at speed, a

stampede no less of fast moving

madness casting shadows on her

fine skin

diva is bemused by the race

taking place before her  eyes,

gives out a sigh, says it's time

this usurping stopped

within minutes the wind had

dropped, intermittent spaces

appeared, all activity quietly

disappeared

lunar beauty recovered, no

blemishes or swirling mass to

impair her shimmering face 

as she shines bright

queen of light is she, left alone

surrounded by her halo, on an

invisible throne, full ownership

of the heavens restored

Reviews

[red93]

Love this one Chris and as you know we have just reissued my 2014 EBook FULL MOONS AND HALF TRUTHS on Amazon Worldwide. You capture the Moon Goddess and her ethereal Beauty perfectly in this haunting Piece. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you approve of this poem Tony on a subject which you too feel inspired by. Thank you so much.

[Jon Mahaffie]

Nice little picture you painted here. Weirdly enough I feel like the moon almost prefers to be covered up/overshadowed as it provides something to watch, at least. When she's all alone in the night sky, she's her brightest, but most lonely. The light only sees the full picture of its shape, brilliance, and reach when it has a reference point (the dark) to measure itself by. I can see why so many stories from the past took place in the heavens, it's extremely fun to watch the drama between the clouds, sun, moon, and winds, and the resulting precipitation that falls as a result, as if it was the blood of fallen warriors in an unseen realm that sustains our world.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you. I love the movement of clouds, particularly at night in the light of the moon. It doesn’t happen that often, particularly at speed. It was memorable. Had to poem it. I appreciate your visit.

[Pete]

wonderful. diva, queen - love the personification. she certainly does rule and light the night sky with a strong pull. i fully appreciate the gravity of her being ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Aw, Thanks Pete for a lovely review. Much appreciated.

[Soren]

Isis, Selene or what ever you call her her splender is wonderous and varied. I love the moon and the depiction here was great. I feel that there is much more beneath this moon than just the lieral. Fantastic write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Soren for such an encouraging review. Most welcome.

[carl]

beautiful portrait and praise for the one to whom I often bid, " Good night sweet Prince." i know it is not in proper context with Shakespeare but just something to which I gravitated. Enjoyed the manner in which you personified the moon and how she took control of her domain. thanks for the post -carl

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Carl many thanks for stopping by and leaving such an encouraging review. Pleased you enjoyed the read. All the best.

[Cherrie Palmer]

A gleaming halo on a starless night 🌙 what a stunning image.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Cherrie for stopping by today. I appreciate you.

[W. Barrett Munn]

I really like how you controlled the pacing in this poem with a sensation of rushing early on until the moon calmed things down.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Winston for sharing your thoughts on this older poem, out for an airing.

[Stuart Munro]

It’s visualised something in me , Chris ,I enjoyed your poem , as a non poetry expert
It caused emotions in my soul

[Chris Shaw]

That was really nice to know Stuart. You don’t need to be a poetry expert to write poetry you know. It’s for everyone who wants it. If it caused emotions in your soul, I am more than happy the visuals wished. Pleased you stopped by.

[Chris Shaw]

Oops worked not wished typos!!!!

[Lisasview]

Absolutely love these lines dear Chris
queen of light is she, left alone
surrounded by her halo, on an
invisible throne, full ownership
of the heavens restored
I would say this is rather clever...
I really enjoyed the read.
Good morning from cold (really cold) Spain

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lisa. My muse is playing hard to get at the moment so I have been giving some older work an airing. Pleased you enjoyed this one. It!s cold here too. An arctic blast but no snow. Wrap up warm:)

[Lisasview]

We are going to use our fireplace today while making chocolate chip cookies... The lemon cookies and jam cam out great!
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Sounds wonderful. We are having plenty of log fires at the moment ourselves. Lemon cookies ….yummy

[Lisasview]

Who knows maybe one day we will meet up and I will bring you some.
Did I ever mention that my mother was english and that I have loads of relatives in England?

[Chris Shaw]

Where are your relatives based Lisa?

[Lisasview]

All over, Brighton, Surrey, Yorkshire, Stockport and more.
My mother was born in Manchester

[Chris Shaw]

Oh my, they are well spread out from south to north.

[Lisasview]

Where are you?

[Chris Shaw]

Berkshire. 40 miles west of London.

[Lisasview]

No family there...well, who knows maybe...
Giving myself an hour to write...yea!!!

[Chris Shaw]

Just going to make myself a cuppa. So cold today. Enjoy your writing Lisa.

[Lisasview]

Thank you, hope I can get a handle on this one..
Having a red glass of nice wine...

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

this poem really captures how hope csn bring serenity in the midstt of chaos.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your thoughts Dale. Pleased you stopped by.