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Ballet of Stars

A Sky-Ku Challenge Haiku

By Cindy CalderPublished about a year ago 1 min read

Astraeus paints skies

As lights frolic in rhythm

'Midst moonlit ballet

nature poetry

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Cindy Calder

From Charleston SC - "I am still learning." Michelangelo

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  • Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago

    Beautifully evocative. Only just seen this and it conjures up wonderful astral imagery. Thanks too for introducing a new god to me Astraeus, which now makes a lot more sense of derivative uses of the name. I shall honour Astraeus and think of your poem this evening when I look up at the glorious heavens. Recent chill nights in southern England also present clearer skies. Thanks again

  • Mariann Carrollabout a year ago

    What a lovely poem 💖 just like some is dancing in the sky so gracefully

  • Dana Crandellabout a year ago

    This is one ot the best I've read. Lovely haiku, Cindy!

  • L.C. Schäferabout a year ago

    Beautiful! ♥

  • John Coxabout a year ago

    Even your words dance, Cindy! Loved your sky-ku! That pic is spectacular!

  • Lightning Bolt ⚡about a year ago

    ⚡❤️⚡

  • D.K. Shepardabout a year ago

    This is incredible! What a wonderful rich haiku! Every line was deftly done!

  • Heather Zieffle about a year ago

    Oh I love the Greek mythology in your haiku, Cindy! Brilliant!

  • This was so beautiful Cindy! I loved it!

  • Lana V Lynxabout a year ago

    A beautiful verse fitting a gorgeous piece of art, Cindy!

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    This is perfect! Nailed it.

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    Astronomy is wonderful and just full of poetry. Good work.

  • Matthew J. Frommabout a year ago

    ohh wow, I love this one. great mix of movement and artistic color. wonderful entry.

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