Zephyrs
Inspired by the night
Andromeda beckons us and beguiles,
Beyond the reach of a lifetime.
Capella casts her light billions of miles,
Deep in the eternal nighttime.
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Ever expanding, the cosmos burns on,
Filling the long nights with wonder,
Gracing, inspiring, in story and song,
Heroic tales of praise and plunder.
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Imagine us threading our way through the dark,
Jumping across the vast distance,
Knowing someday, we'll encounter that spark -
Life elsewhere, or proof of existence.
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Meanwhile, poets dream as they gaze at the night,
Needing no vessel to bear them,
Only their hearts and that far-traveled light
Pleading, “Hear all my stories and share them!”
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Quantum leaps, ancient races – all within our reach,
Resounding, for those who will hear.
Sagas, ballads, and odes, to enthrall and to teach,
Tales of love and of courage and fear.
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Underneath the night skies, flowers bloom, angels kiss,
Valiant heroes are born, others die,
While the poets drink deep from the ancient abyss,
Xenial gifts for the heart and mind's eye.
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Yet, these wonders will perish, lest we set them free.
Zephyrs, brushing the edge of the sky.
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I just had to do something about the stars for this challenge, so here it is.
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Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist and Tech/Internet nerd.
My first published poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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Comments (67)
I just had to go back and explore the different types of poetry. I found it to be the most interesting part of joining vocal. abecedarian poetry I had never heard of and here is it - you described stars with every letter of the alphabet. This would be a tough one, I hope they have another challenge for this, so I can practice. Well deserved win,
Beautifully written! OMG! It must have taken a lot of thought, but Oh, how naturally it flows ! Might be my Favorite. Choice for displaying your genius!
Enchanting thoughts amidst an infinity of stars! Kudos!
Stellar work, Dana! Congrats on your win!
Cosmoc congrats! Bravo.
Congratulations, truly, on such an original and mind-quieting piece. You managed to include the facts of the universe, the magic of beholding it, the drama of life under it, and the magnitude of its vastness all in one poem that reads like how it feels to share a breath of relief. All using beautiful language, mind you. What a great accomplishment
Ahhhhh! Just realized the results for this challenge are out! CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so excited for your win, my friend! This is so deserving of placement—one of my all-time favorites! Swooning over it again!
beautiful my friend, many many well deserved congratulations 🎉🎉
I was so sad to not place in this challenge and then I read this and I understood why I didn't. This was so next level, and so beyond what I ever could have imagined and I adore it! Congrats to you Dana!! Such a great placement, and such a great poem!!!!
Beautiful flow and great choice of subject matter for this challenge. Congratulations for more than a prize.
i like this one a lot it's really well done... to be honest you should've won first. :)
I have goose bumps! Beautiful.
This had me enthralled from the first line, and ended perfectly with a sigh of satisfaction. Thank you for creating this!
Aw Dana this so perfectly delicate, it really captures the enigmatic beauty of the cosmos. Congratulations!
Congratulations on your very well deserved second place win!!! Your poem shines bright!
How did I miss this one??!!! So otherworldly and I love the flow of this piece very much!! Congrats Dana on the win! ❤️❤️❤️
Well done, on your second place placing, sir! Well deserved!
Wow Dana, well deserving of it's placing. Congratulations
This poem is a bright star in the heavens in its own right! Congratulations!
Wonder-full poem, Dana. Congratulations 💙
excellent work. A little trip through the cosmos. Congratulations!
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win!! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Such a great poem! Congrats on your placement 👌 I was hoping for a placement in this challenge but seems the competition was just too high
Congrats!! Love the night sky imagery and the enthrallment of the poets! Wonderful job weaving this magnificent abecedarian together!
Congrats Dana! I missed this one when you first published but am so glad it placed because it’s well worth a read (or three). Love the Astro theme but even more so - the philosophy of this one 👏👏