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Stargazing

STARGAZING I have seen forever, friend, Written across dark skies, In the planets, stars and galaxies Whose light endlessly abides. With mind as finger I trace the lines The length of human history, Yet, still the lights appear o’er head, No universe a priori. What stories might they tell us, If we could only hear; The sordid things that happen at night, The secrets that we fear. Lovers trapped in passion renewed And dreams that wet the pillow. Meteor showers and borealis, Stolen kisses under the willow. Many are the stars that shine Through a punctured dome And many are the souls they harbour Who have no other home. Gazing at the stars above In cosmic darkness, snug, Like gravity she draws me in. I feel her tug, her gentle hug, Yes, I have seen eternity Written across dark skies But never witnessed anything Like forever in her starry eyes. 4/17/17

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Date: 5/10/2018 10:35:00 PM
Lovely, Phil. A delightful trip across the galaxies.
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Date: 5/10/2018 9:22:00 PM
Phil, congrats and thank you for your support with my contest. I like the philosophical reference, I think Kant would have smiled.
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Phil Capitano
Date: 5/11/2018 6:55:00 AM
Thanks Rob for this honour and what a good idea to give these poems a second chance. Have a great day :)
Date: 8/6/2017 8:27:00 AM
Another fav for my list. This is a gem and a true pleasure to read this bright morn.
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Date: 5/5/2017 4:14:00 PM
Happy Birthday to your daughter, Phil. I know she has a great gift: her Dad, Sir Phil Capitano. Shalom shaloM (Truly, Shabbat Shalom) and Happy Cinco De Mayo. God bless your daughter richly, always. Deo
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Date: 5/2/2017 1:47:00 PM
Beautiful piece. Very romantic
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Date: 4/29/2017 12:18:00 PM
A beautiful write, Phil... I love it :)
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Date: 4/27/2017 6:30:00 AM
This is so beautiful...Great Imagery... Congratulations on your win....A big 7 for this magical write...
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Date: 4/25/2017 8:12:00 PM
Excellent composition. Congrats Phil to win.
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Date: 4/22/2017 3:43:00 PM
Through a punctured dome. Wow Phil, nice mysterious twist. Congratulations and keep looking.
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Phil Capitano
Date: 4/23/2017 6:19:00 AM
Thanks John for stopping by. Namaste.
Date: 4/22/2017 12:36:00 PM
Wonderful work with great thought given to the subject mater as it is gently unfolded for the readers delight. Nice flow of words and a pleasant sounding poem with all the right stuff to evoke an emotional response. Emile. #7
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Phil Capitano
Date: 4/23/2017 6:18:00 AM
Thanks for your visit Emile. :)
Date: 4/20/2017 2:26:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Phil! :-)
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Date: 4/20/2017 10:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, Phil, great write!
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Date: 4/19/2017 7:44:00 PM
Phil, reading your poem is like being under a spell from which you don't want to be released. By the way, congratulations on winning the contest:) Amitiés
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Phil Capitano
Date: 4/20/2017 8:36:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Marie, its nice to have so many fans. Ciao.
Date: 4/19/2017 7:00:00 AM
Congrats seems to be in order, based on what other comments convey. Contest or not - you remain a winner almost everywhere. Shalom, shalom Anil Deo P.S. would luv your take on my SouthAfrica poem i just wrote. Anil
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Date: 4/19/2017 1:17:00 AM
Very nice Phil.
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Date: 4/18/2017 8:12:00 PM
Congratulations to you on your win in my contest, Phil
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Phil Capitano
Date: 4/20/2017 8:37:00 AM
Thanks Wolf, this was right up my alley, thanks for sponsoring. Ciao.
Date: 4/18/2017 8:05:00 PM
Beautiful writing Phil, congrats on a nice placement!
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Date: 4/18/2017 5:47:00 PM
The last stanza is a beauty, virtual perfection! Of course, sevens! But a thought ... I have tried kissing under the willow, missed the mistletoe, and kissed instead a pillow (I hope it was even a pillow). Seriously, good to have a piece after a while from your good self, Phil.
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Date: 4/17/2017 6:04:00 PM
Very well done. Good luck in the contest :)
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Date: 4/17/2017 5:44:00 PM
Great write Phil..and a great ending stanza...A7
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