Celestial Dance

The moon slid far across the skies
It sparkled in her sleepy eyes
The moonbeams laughing as they danced
To keep her in their light entranced

With a brilliant rush they lift her right
Into the dotted swiss of night
And toss her high from star to star
While moonlight watches from afar

In perfect stride and harmony
Across the neon sky goes she
She waltzes on a comet's tail
Until the tides of night grow pale

And as the beckoning dawn draws nigh
Her eyes grow weary and with a sigh
She catapults from the moon's embrace
Back into bed she takes her place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 12, 2014 at 4:50 AM
Congratulations Debs xx
Puddifoot Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 7:15 PM
so lyrical and lovely, a sparkling dance indeed, love "the dotted swiss of night"; a breath of fresh air in amongst many of the 'heavier' pieces in my contest - congrats on your win! :)
Mannan Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 6:40 AM
Just beautiful Deb. Many congratulations.
Johnson Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Beautiful entry. I am proud to share with you. Love, Joyce
Dietrich Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 8:48 PM
I'm so glad to see this got top three. I recall I really loved this one! Andrea
K. Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Perfect imagery you bring forth here, Deb :) I really enjoyed each line-- and had me smiling all throughout--Super congrats on your awesome win :)-- nikko :)
Richards Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 7:54 AM
I love the way the last line puts to poem to bed! :) Nicely done, Deb! Congratulations! ~ Carrie
Mehta Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 4:50 AM
Congratulations on this win in the contest, Deb
Brown Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 4:35 AM
Congratulations on your win Deb in Barbara Gorelick's contest "Heaven's Sake". Love, Carol
Mossburg Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 2:21 AM
Congratsulations on your win. Beautiful!
Sweetheart Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 8:49 PM
Congrats Deb on your super win in BG's contest with this great write.. enjoy another win my friend with luv..
Gorelick Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Your use of rhyme in this poem was outstanding. congrats on your 2nd place in my contest. BG
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Wow, I think you did an amazing entry here! This is really descriptive and original, DEb, a big fav for this one. LUv, Andrea
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2010 at 11:47 AM
and thanks for your much enjoyed blog comment!
Kendrick Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 5:24 AM
Good luck in the contest with this very interesting, descriptive, and expressive write...Reads like a winner to me...Sara
Culverhouse Avatar
September 28, 2010 at 4:50 PM
well written and so awesome! love it!
Devonshire Avatar
September 28, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Put on your best party dres, Deb, and let's do this "celestial dance" before we go to sleep tonight! Great poem for BG's contest and I wish you success. Love, Carolyn
Locksley Avatar
September 28, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Had the feeling you were describing a little girl whose imagination was running free as she tried to fall asleep. Enjoyed reading your entry for Barbara's contest and I wish you good luck. Best to you, Diane
Sweetheart Avatar
September 28, 2010 at 3:11 PM
A pure delight Deb and good luck and much success in BG's contest... very expressive and your rhyme is very good luv.. good luck...
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