An Owl Stares Back

A stranger to the naked eye,
this ghostly apparition glimpsed 
within my eyepiece field of view. 

Scarce in contrast noted,
its pale orb stares back at me
through gossamer, pale eyes. 

An Owl betokened here,
to mark the grave 
of an ancient, dazzling sun. 

That for eons shed its noble rays
upon ancient, vibrant worlds—
now fast asleep, shivering in the void.

I put my scope away,
still haunted by this specter,
within the Greater Bear careening.

N/A, 6/12/19, Nifty Named Nebula’s
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Deschler Avatar
February 15, 2020 at 1:43 PM
I found this poem to be very interesting from the point of view of it's unique perspective... Loved the stellar imagery as well... A wonderful piece of poetry Mark!
Hamilton Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 9:25 AM
Enjoyed this Mark, well done!
Peterson Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 9:35 AM
Thank you, John: a privilege to enter your contest and an honor to place. Do it again!
Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 6:51 PM
It's so wonderful that you can take photos of these kinds of things as you told me at MY nebula poem . You should use this in the N/A Contest. That is what I am going to do with mine! Your writing here was awesome.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 8:46 PM
This is wonderful Mark! I believe this was not chosen because you didn't put the # of picture of the Nebula you chose. I told two other people to make sure they put the # with their entry. I was very surprised to get on the winning list because the competition was really superb! : ) xxoo
Peterson Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 11:01 PM
Connie, you are so extra special. I am always surprised when I can publish a poem, as I don’t think I have any more in me, but I’ll keep trying, thanks to a few poets’ support. Check out Lawrence Sharpe’s work. (Below) I think you’ll enjoy it. A lot like mine.
Sharp Avatar
June 11, 2019 at 11:26 PM
The mood of this poem is quite captivating, and your use of words is perfectly managed and endlessly poetic, Mark. Great write.
Peterson Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 11:03 PM
Lawrence you are such a treasure to me. You apprehend my verse so well and respond in the most cogent and coherent fashion. Thanks!
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