Constellations

CONSTELLATIONS
Haiku and Tanka

like an eye
into the universe
that far spiral galaxy


bright northern star
seeded by heaven’s angels
to announce the night


a billion stars
and beyond a zillion more
and beyond      and beyond


what an artist    god
he’s poked gadzillion holes
in the evening sky
that we may see
the light of heaven


such a celebration!
some giant firework explodes
each night
and showers sparks
through all creation


Dave Austin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Rider Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 9:38 PM
Beautiful. No one way to view the heavens. Well done! ~Trudy~
Mac Donald Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 8:33 PM
Another amazing write by yourself! You've allotted them a meaningful place in this cosmic universe, where the moon thinks it reigns supreme. When astronauts return, they can never mention that they have visited heaven. Bravo to you, Daver! Rapturous hugs (without shedding a feather),Love, Mikki
Onclaud Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 10:39 AM
beautifully scribed with greeat aha end lines, daver... huggs
Austin Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 10:56 AM
Thanks for the visit. Love, daver
Ball Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 5:07 PM
Beautiful. We only have to look up to experience His power. Great job. God Bless, JB Hi Daver, How have you been. I'm finally well and back. JB
Austin Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 10:21 AM
Welcome back and thanks for the visit. Love, daver
Austin Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 3:07 PM
I found out what I was dong wrong, hence. Love, daver
Austin Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 3:08 PM
Ooops! This is for Andrea. daver
Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2016 at 6:10 PM
Wonderful, DAver, simply wonderful.
Gazbowski Avatar
May 24, 2016 at 3:19 PM
Dave, I really enjoyed this wonderfully penned collection.
Austin Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 3:13 PM
Thanks for the visit. Enjoyed visiting you too. Love, daver
Rodrigues Avatar
May 24, 2016 at 12:58 PM
Poking holes so we can see heaven...delightful, Daver!
Austin Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 3:26 PM
Good to hear from you, Kim. Let's see what you've written. Love, daver
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