Graveyards In The Sky

a stampede across night’s tired face
hides moon’s lucent lunar light

chariots of moving menace
driven at speed by wailing winds

moody and morose blotting out
silver smooth unblemished skin

dark smoky ghosts billowing greys
dull her shimmering surface

dimming her loveliness from those
who are supposed to be sleeping

where do they all go when they pass
at haste in a race of silent chase

gathering pace in the velvet dark
speeding without care or attention

graveyards in a murky sky my belief
where clouds drive home to die

Reviews

[Lorry]

I should really wait to comment on this Chris, to when I know of what you talk about, but get this....for the past two days we have had clear blue skies with the heap big yellow fireball in sky blazing away too and not one drop of rain....and no, I'm not on holiday! 😀
I had a weirdly ominous feeling when I saw it again this morning and then saw those bloodied escaped horses rampaging through London, but it still hasn't been in the usual downpour mode. I think the clouds might be broken and in need of a service!
But what you write of is one of my favourite things to watch from kitchen window at silly o'clock of a morn. Watching those smoky swirling clouds pass by lunas face and casting their shadows to spotlight effect.
And your final line rings true too, but only if home to them is Scotland! 😀

[Chris Shaw]

I find cloud movement fascinating Lorry. Whether it is night or day or whether eclipsing the sun or moon. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I heard about the stampeding horses through London, but have not seen the news. Lucky you having a big bright sun. No such luck down here. It is raining !!! Yet again.

Chris

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

graveyards in a murky sky my belief
where clouds drive home to die

Very artistic write Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you very much Sky. I appreciate both your thoughts and your visit on this write. All the best.

Chris

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Your most welcome Chris. It's always pleasure reading your proses!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you kindly

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work Chris. I love it.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Thomas. Know you are appreciated. Have a good Wednesday.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

My heart is pumping fast while reading about graveyard. Atlast all of them lie there. Me too.....how much years. Until my Skelton vanishes. Good poem

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Arundass for stopping by to share your thoughts. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Andrew John]

I do love the blend of sky, clouds, chariots and graveyards. Thanks for a good read, Chris. I've enjoyed this.

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning Andrew. Pleased you enjoyed my night watching moody sky. It was quite something to watch. Have a good day today.

Chris

[Andrew John]

Thanks, Chris. I've just read it again. I can hear hooves and wheels.

[Chris Shaw]

Aw thanks Andrew, lovely you have come back for a second read. Have a lovely weekend.

[Ken e Bujold]

Beautiful poem Chris. especially love the great question of "where do they all go" as it's one I find myself always asking.

hope all is well.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. All is good and I hope the same for you. I appreciate your thoughts and your visit to my page. Have a happy Tuesday. Al the best.

Chris

[JessyJacob]

Hi chris, i will utilize the time of my stay here in kerala to get trained for panchakarma from kottakal how to massage the back and legs especially and only for you to make your body relieve from pain and for relaxing and getting strength. Atleast i become this help for you what is the use of my engg degree and exp where i cant serve the company with my offerings and his best taught ways. I am sure it wont need my degree of biology to get the certification.
How are you doing
Hope the food cooked at home is not insipid for jour tongue i know you miss your hand taste, i just remembered your way of cooking might be when i first time tasted the ever tasty first bite of authentic food here in kochi, i know how you like to use different spices, i hope you like my cooking i would definitely learn from you to make your style all his fav food not missing his fav bhainghan bhartha. Which he says my mom makes a real tasty bhainghan bhartha in office.

Jessy jacob
With love
I miss you hope you are taking proper care of yourself.

[Davidgeo]

Wtf did I just read?

[JessyJacob]

yes you read right, i do what i love to do for my beloved and the family of mine, and you are great brother too.

thank you
jessy jacob,

[Davidgeo]

Dude, am I talking to a chatbot? ChatGPT style?

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jessy. Have a lovely day🌹

[JessyJacob]

Thank you, hope you had lunch and you too hav fun on this tuesday where i am counting days still 2.5 more by friday i am returning in kochiveli express. I havent tasted the bananas yet here but had coconut chutney and coconut water here. I would love to talk to you but at the first time seeing you beside my son, i recognised you but was stopped by not to say anything, i think you got little upset for me not even smiling at you. But for the second time i saw you, it was totally disappointment for me you seeing on bed and talking trying to explain, the situation, but was out of mind by seeing you and entering home was with scare dont know whether you are interested in talking to.me because he never talked to me, as expected i was with emotionless how to react when i lwas eaving. But i really liked how you were calling me and the two. Visits are placed in my heart with you, hope i see you soon and be with you for your birthday, i am celebrating it two weeks ahead just to mKe you feel special and lighter in heart. Hope this day doesnt make you older but stronger and healthier.

With love and sdvanced wishes
Jessy jacob.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Wow, This is both romantic and erie. I really like this.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Cowboy for checking in. I hope all is good in your world. So pleased you enjoyed my poem.

Chris

[Amanda Reynolds]

I love personification of all that is above and around us- I feel like my favorite lines (the fist and last) a "stampede across night’s tired face
where clouds drive home to die"
could be a poem all unto it 'self. Thank you for this!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Amanda and for the idea of a two line poem. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts. Have a happy Sunday.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

A stampede in the sky…
Such a unique way to describe clouds and them moving across the sky.

dark smoky ghosts billowing greys
dull her shimmering surface

Gray billowing ghost suits dark clouds at night and the do dull Lunas light making her seem duller and less dramatic in sight.

All the visuals in this poem are stunning. Makes me think of my almost night adventure sitting outside mesmerizing by the vastness and beauty of the night sky.

[Chris Shaw]

You are such a mistress of the nocturnal that I am delighted you found some value here. Thank you so much for your lovely review PB. I appreciate your words.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

You are most welcome. It was a stunning picture running through my mind when I read this!!

[Chris Shaw]

🌹 ……………..big thanks :)