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Placed First in:  Word Bank Poetry Contest Sponsored by Sotto Poet

Gazing at the Sky Gazing at the sky on a summer night With MYRIADS of stars shining sheer bright Beside the LUNAR orb is sheer delight, To my heart and mind an exquisite sight, A scene I would ever wish to relish, A picture I would take pride to cherish. Lending an awfully attentive ear, Dispelling all SLITHERING waves of fear I can overhear LILTING songs of stars, Though many a hundred light years afar, So tuneful and melodious to hear So harmonious, lyrical and clear, Staring at the sky with still closer eyes A NEBULA close to the stars up high I can view, a swirling canvas full bright, Painted with hues of cosmic dazzling light, A shining seedbed for stars to take birth, A SERPENTINE charm when viewed from the earth. As I gaze at nightly sky from a couch A sour PHOSPHOROUS taste pervades my mouth And streams of deep thoughts CASCADE from my mind As in the sky real joy I can`t find As peering down my inner self procures And scanning the depth of myself secures. The inner self is a matchless art piece, A fountain of true happiness and peace A serene Nebula of sparkling light That never fades, but day and night shines bright Leads man to the rightful path in his life And spares him from a stark Serpentine strife.

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Date: 6/13/2025 10:52:00 AM
Lovely as a summer sky, Krishnanand. Lovely final stanza of hope like a fountain. Congratulations on your win. Blessings
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Krishnanand Guptar
Date: 6/13/2025 1:06:00 PM
Thank you friend for appreciating the poem and your kind wishes. The inner self is like a crystal clear lake that shines with love to treat others as brothers. Similar words I have written in some other poems. Wish you a lovely weekend ahead.
Date: 6/12/2025 8:21:00 PM
After enjoying the beauty of the starlit night with the moon reigning as queen, the poet looks into himself, his innerscape. There he sees a brighter nebula of stars shedding brighter light that will never fade, but would keep on shining ever brighter. A poem so very beautiful and profound. Congratulations on your first place win, dear friend.
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Krishnanand Guptar
Date: 6/12/2025 11:56:00 PM
Thank you Valsa for appreciating the poem and your kind wishes. You have well grasped the essence of the poem. The inner shine far outshines the distant nebula. Wishing you a cheerful shining day.
Date: 6/12/2025 5:02:00 PM
Congratulations on your winning work in Lasaad's contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K
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Krishnanand Guptar
Date: 6/12/2025 11:59:00 PM
Thanks for your visit to my page and your kind wishes.

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