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For  Anoucheka Gangabissoon's the Dark, Silent Night . . . Poetry Contest

In the Dark, Silent Night

When city lights dim
and the sky becomes the inky canvas
God meant for it to be,
in the dark, silent night
I can go out and reflect on Him -
the giver of light and love.

Each little star, like grains of earth’s sand,
represents the multitude of good souls
who passed through this world
and who, upon meeting 
the end of their mortality,
can shine now like 
the celestial bodies of light
I see in the heaven above me.

By night, God is our moon,
and when my reflecting is done,
dawn comes, and God is the sun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Poteet Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 3:35 AM
In the dark hours of the night, God is there though we never see Him, we can have an assurance that He is in control. Love that third line, "God meant for it to be." Deep thoughts on the Light of the World - moon, sun AND stars. A stirring thought that in Creation, God said, "Let there be light." before He created the vehicles of sun, moon and stars - He is the Light. Congrats!
Crandall Avatar
May 31, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Beautiful...I really like this one.
Dietrich Avatar
May 31, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Thanks so much. I was happy with what I came up with
Kendrick Avatar
February 16, 2026 at 4:59 AM
This one reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. I don't go out at night very much but sometimes I see the moon and sometimes during the day I get a double show of the moon still visible while the sun shines brightly which is a special treat. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
DiMino Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Very beautiful, Andrea. And He is always God no matter what the Left says. Lovely write. Blessings.
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Well hopefully not all the left are non believers
Calasibetta Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 11:54 AM
So evocative and reflective. Paulette
Calasibetta Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 11:54 AM
So evocative and reflective. Paulette
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Thanks.
Narain Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Very nice. In many cultures, the stars are viewed as final retsing places for departed loved ones.
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Yes I have heard that before and it was in a famous movie, so that influenced what I wrote, even though I do not believe we turn into stars
Cunningham Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 4:15 AM
His wonders of creation Andrea,I never get tired from looking at it. Tom
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Thanks for the comment
Rolland Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 10:55 PM
beautiful poem, always thinking of God while watching stars, thanks poet Andrea
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 10:49 AM
You are welcome
Hind Avatar
February 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM
a beautiful poem, I love love that last stanza, Andrea
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Thanks so much
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