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Constance's Breathless Contest ~ 6/5/26

Breathless

"No sight is more provocative of awe than is the night sky."
                                                                    - Llewelyn Powys

Tonight it seems as if moonlight sings
and stars surround her in nocturnal musings.
Would that I were an angel with feathered wings,
I'd fly to bask within the golden light of her haloed rings

I stood in awe of her without askance
Mesmerized by the sight as if I was in a trance
Agasp of the night's celestial beauty with each glance
I imagined they were enjoying their cotillion with a dance

Suddenly a shooting star took the stage
in a solo ballet, it's swan song earned with age
Brilliantly it gleamed with flames as if it was in a rage
I was breathless watching it glow, then its death to assuage

From shadows, I quietly observed them tonight
watching the heavenly gems shining ever so bright
as the moon glimmered and stars shimmered their light
I was amazed by the magnificence of the breathtaking sight
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Gibbons Avatar
July 30, 2026 at 11:36 PM
What a fantastic write ✍️ saw shooting stars ✨as I read your fantastic winner ✍️🎉🕊️ ❤️hugzzzz friend 💕 I must fav now 🙌🔥🌹
Lane Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Many thanks, Scotty Dotti. 🌸
Kendrick Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Creative winning work. I am delighted it was on the winners' list. Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest, Lin. Way to go. Sara K.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! Your "Breathless" is a lovely write. Your great/pretty picture is a breathtaking sight. Oh yes, the pretty moonlight/stars seem to sing. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win, Paula..............
La France Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Lin, congratulations on your win in my Breathless contest with your beautifully penned poem, I love your quote and image~
Lane Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Thanks so much for your compliments on my poem, quote and image, Constance. I enjoy the themes of your contests.
Edmonds  Avatar
June 5, 2026 at 11:14 AM
That’s lovely Lin, the sky at night is a beautiful sight… Beryl
Lane Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Yes, it is beautiful and thank you for your comments, Beryl.
Cunningham Avatar
June 5, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Nothing more rewarding Lin than observing the heavens, seen many shooting stars, Saturns rings,the moons of Jupiter, once I found a distant galaxy through my telescope. The phases of the moon reveal quite a lot, you can see the jagged edges of the mountains when its a crescent. Good luck in the contest. Stargazer Tom.
Lane Avatar
June 5, 2026 at 8:57 AM
How graciously you speak of the celestial heavens, Tom. Only one who has seen its beauty can write some wondrous things about the skies like you, Stargazer, Tom. ;-)
Andresen Avatar
June 5, 2026 at 7:48 AM
- Breathtakingly beautiful, Lin :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
Lane Avatar
June 5, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Many thanks, Anne-Lise. Wishing you a great weekend as well. ;-)
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