M. L. Kiser Poet Tanka

Its Stellar

Swirling color wheel;
Spinning, spinning, oh so fast;
A toy built to last.
Spinning top in outer space;
This old Earth, it has its place.

Turning round and round,
I see planets, watching me;
And I watch them back.
Telescopic vision is,
Impressive, to say the least.

Coordinated,
Tops that spin in outer space;
Centrifugal force;
Keeps them spinning round and round;
Never seeming to spin out.

Colors on velvet;
Gemstones on a black canvas;
Distant whirling lights.
Majestic beauties, are they;
Dervish bodies as they play.

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Anisha Dutta September 20, 2018 at 11:03 PM Yes. Spinning will go on forever. Nice coordination of astronomy and poem. Once I got a telescope as gift. But it shows only a better view of Moon. I could not reach stars. in an observatory I watched Jupiter in details. Learnt n taught Applied Mathematics, so have a little bit knowledge on Astronomy. M. L. Kiser September 21, 2018 at 5:06 AM My scope isn't much stronger than yours but, I love looking at photos on Nasa's website that were taken by Hubble and obsevatories; they're so colorful and inspiring. Thanks so much.

Gershon Wolf September 18, 2018 at 5:03 PM Such an interesting perspective! Nicely done, M.L...Makes me want to gaze out there and see what's going on! Best wishes, Gershon M. L. Kiser September 18, 2018 at 7:16 PM Then grab your telescope and enjoy the wonders of space. Thanks again for stopping to read and comment.

Michelle Faulkner September 12, 2018 at 3:39 PM This makes me think of a kaleidoscope - magical! M. L. Kiser September 18, 2018 at 7:17 PM That's what it's like when I look at Hubble's photos on NASA's website; very colorful. Thanks for stopping by.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 12, 2018 at 7:40 AM Out of this world :)) Enjoyed! xomo! M. L. Kiser September 18, 2018 at 7:17 PM I'm glad you enjoyed it; thanks so much.