Night Sky


Over the town in clear ebony
Shines down the glow of ancient stars
Their light twinkling out a melody
Of moonlight dreams in all that is ours

The people go about life blithely
Never seeing the amazing repertoires
Of glorious night lights striking freely
Against the city’s better memoirs

Everyone who walks past them
Should note the way they glitter and glimmer
Beautiful sparkles that speak like a poem
Starry nights the color of azure

After seeing the scenic night sky
I feel reassured of God’s vivid cheers
And after whispering a silent sigh
I will leave you my tears






Inspired by my favorite Van Gogh painting – Starry Nights

nightskyekphrasis

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Dennis Spilchuk

April 6, 2020 at 12:14 PM

You capture Van Gogh's painting "Starry Night" with poetry. Nicely written.

Shadow Hamilton

September 15, 2014 at 8:32 PM

very nice poem Regina ty for visiting my page gl in contest hugs

Jajosh Ongado

September 10, 2014 at 3:03 PM

I had a great time with this glowing work and thank you for commenting on my poem. This lights me up, Regina.

Nette Onclaud

September 10, 2014 at 12:17 PM

you have a way of weaving each line with lyrical images.. van gogh must be smiling at you, regina... huggs

Charlotte Puddifoot

September 9, 2014 at 6:05 AM

this is very well written, and I particularly like that second stanza - "...night lights striking freely/against the city's better memoirs" - van gogh is probably my favourite artist, and I wrote an ekphrasis on his painting 'wheatfield with crows'...thanks, also, for your kind comment on my poem :)

Liam Mcdaid

September 8, 2014 at 6:10 PM

very beautifully painted piece excellent visions

Andrea Dietrich

September 8, 2014 at 5:23 PM

A nice poem that the picture inspired in you, Regina. I love that picture too. Did you ever hear the song Starry Starry Night from the 70's. I know you would love it.