Celestial Chaperon

Sextant, compass to guide
O'er the briny divide
Through choppy waters glide
Into earth's dark shadows slide

Sailor's moon to chart route
Heavenly beams Luna's clout
Glowing beacon, faithful scout
Illuminating escort from celestial redoubt

Steadfast companion during black night
Hovering over the horizon blushing bright
Rippling Poseidon's tides from lofty height
Refracting sun's rays bestowing residual light

Nexus between earth and sky
Points and angles to imply
Perspective and context apply
Linear position will supply
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 4:59 AM
Congratulations on your win Stephen in Deborah Guzzi's contest "Harvest Moon;P". Love, Carol
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September 30, 2010 at 8:18 AM
During the years I owned my deep sea fishing boat, I enjoyed navigating by the moon and stars. This is a lovely poem, Stephen. Very well written! Congratulations on your win in Deb's contest. Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 8:23 PM
congratulations, Stephen, on your win in the top ten of the moon contest. LUv, Andrea
Johnson Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 7:54 PM
Very nice poetic thoughts about the connection of the moon to Earth and man. Very nice. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Freeman Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 6:38 PM
Nice precept Stephen on how the moon has been used to by sailors to navigate. Congratulations on excellent poems place. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Congrats Stephen on your win in the Harvest Moon contest.. a super write and win to enjoy tonight.. with luv..
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