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Behold the Glory of the Night

There’s awe-inspiring glory to behold as tapestry of moon and stars is rolled across the sky, to gazers’ pure delight between sunset and sunrise every night. from "Beauty Should Be Appreciated," posted July 15, 2019 Date: September 1,2020 Contest: Rithimus Divisa 5 Sponsor: Gregory Barden Placed 4th November 9, 2021 entered in the Bite Size Poem no. 26 Contest Sponsor: Line Gauthier February 23, 2022 entered in the Night Sky Poetry contest Sponsor: Anna Marie Kaianah

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/5/2022 10:23:00 AM

Congratulations Janice. You are so right - the night sky is "awe-inspiring glory!" What a wonderful perception - a gift to savor. Blessings to you!

Anna Marie Kaianah

Date: 5/1/2022 12:04:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Janice! Loved your poem. ~Anna Kaianah

Karen Jones

Date: 11/19/2021 3:51:00 PM

Melodic and well penned! Congrats!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/19/2021 6:09:00 AM

Diurnal delight! Congratulations, Janice!

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/18/2021 9:27:00 PM

Charming poem ~ congrats, Janice !

John Hamilton

Date: 9/21/2020 7:41:00 AM

So well done Janice, I like the idea of heavens stars being rolled out like a tapestry every night, wonderfully written, worthy of your win!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/21/2020 7:48:00 AM

John, THANK YOU so much. Janice

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 9/20/2020 10:05:00 PM

A stunning little tribute, Janice. The factual yet interesting expression of last line I Iove. Congratulations on your superb Win!!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/21/2020 7:08:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sigrid. Janice

Elaine George

Date: 9/20/2020 3:36:00 PM

I would have had a hard time judging this contest; all the entries, are in my opinion number one. Many congrats on your win. ~ Elaine

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/21/2020 7:09:00 AM

Thank you so much, Elaine. Janice

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/20/2020 9:40:00 AM

I too love the "tapestry" of the night sky, Janice. Wonderful metaphor and image. Congratulations on your win!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/21/2020 7:09:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sam. Janice

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/2/2020 4:33:00 PM

Every night... It is a wonder, isn't it?! Nice contest entry, Janice. Skies and Oh, My's! ~ gw

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/2/2020 5:26:00 PM

Gershon, I enjoy your comments. THANK YOU. Janice

Daniel Turner

Date: 9/2/2020 12:04:00 PM

Wonderful, Janice. I have been swinging on starts all of my life. I believe I have wished on every star at one time or another. "Inspiring" is exactly the right word. Good luck. Hoping you are well:)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/2/2020 1:07:00 PM

Danny, thank you so much. GOOD to hear from you. Janice

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/2/2020 8:14:00 AM

Great poem Janice, lots of luck in the contest, Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/2/2020 9:35:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jennifer. Janice

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/2/2020 1:10:00 AM

Enjoyed this one Janice, no better sight to see in the night sky than the wonders of creation. Good luck Tom

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/2/2020 5:47:00 AM

Thanks so much, Tom. Janice