Shadow Hamilton Poet Monorhyme

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beyond my talent to fully describe what a wondrous sight it was

I think it was the most stunning sky I have seen since leaving

Africa in 1968

Night Sky

I came out of the supermarket to be greeted
by the most amazing sky so stunning I stopped
and just stared navy blue back ground lined
by startling sapphire streaks that were layered.

Isles of azure blue all around were dotted
and the Clifton suspension bridge framed
perfectly as if an artist had just painted
it amidst the towers that above it soared.

Driving along admittedly gawking nearly crashed
fast as possible I got to a clear spot and stared
got out heart thumping in pure joy totally bedazzled
by the superb spectacle of various  blues intermingled.

As full dark came away it all faded
I rushed home and a pen I grabbed
yet I knew that justice beyond me laid 
it would take a master for it to be captured

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Skat A June 12, 2015 at 1:23 AM Shadow, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love

Wilma Neels June 8, 2015 at 11:56 AM You came pretty close in describing it to us Shadow. Thank you for taking me on this journey ;) I feel blessed to be living in South Africa especially Cape Town.. ;) Shadow Hamilton June 8, 2015 at 6:49 PM ty Wilma hugs

Richard Lamoureux June 8, 2015 at 11:10 AM This is not easy to do but it appears you had no trouble. Shadow Hamilton June 8, 2015 at 6:49 PM ty Rick hugs

Andrea Dietrich June 5, 2015 at 7:26 PM I would say you masterfully captured it, dear. I could really imagine this scene. I have had a few jaw dropping moments myself with nature and it's just wonderful when we can hurry and write it all down!!! Great poem. It's nice to catch up with this one you posted a while back. Shadow Hamilton June 6, 2015 at 1:25 AM ty Andrea I suppose when one sees such great beauty one is never fully happy with their attempt to capture it hugs

Mario De Paz June 5, 2015 at 9:41 AM Beyond the rhymes all in "d" thi is a piece of poetry unforgattable Mario De Paz June 6, 2015 at 3:14 AM oops! unforgettable I meant Shadow Hamilton June 5, 2015 at 2:40 PM ty Mario nice to see you hugs

Funom Makama June 4, 2015 at 10:51 AM What a marvelous read from a blessed paged built on lines constructed with the lyrics of the skies and words well supported by dynamic foamy clouds. Message well expressed! No doubt an absolute 7##. Shadow Hamilton June 5, 2015 at 2:39 PM ty Funom hugs

Bl Devnath May 28, 2015 at 11:59 AM You have captured the Night Sky beautifully. The creator does such magic by His Wisdom's brush and secret soulful illuminating natural paints. Beautifully crafted poem. A 7. Loved always my lovely friend,bl Shadow Hamilton June 5, 2015 at 2:39 PM ty Bl and sorry for slow response have been busy on my new book available on 8th of may hugs

Funom Makama May 28, 2015 at 10:32 AM Great lines with majestic eloquence.. Your meandering of words still did not prevent your peice from giving out its message. This is an absolute 7! Shadow Hamilton June 5, 2015 at 2:37 PM ty Funom hugs

Connie Marcum Wong May 27, 2015 at 4:53 PM Ahhhh, and a master poet you are Shadow. These lines express the wonder in a visual feast of esthetic beauty! Soup mail please.. 7 Shadow Hamilton June 5, 2015 at 2:36 PM ty Connie hugs

Sharon Gulley May 27, 2015 at 3:06 PM What a beautiful mental picture painted in my mind. Thank you Shadow for sharing....Sharon G. Shadow Hamilton June 5, 2015 at 2:35 PM ty Sharon hugs

M. L. Kiser May 25, 2015 at 7:06 AM Oh, thank you...thank you...I love what you've captured. An excellent word-painting. Shadow Hamilton May 25, 2015 at 1:42 PM ty ML much appreciated hugs

Darlene Gifford May 23, 2015 at 2:25 AM I call those "Aha" times. A moments unexpected beauty. Well said. Love looking at the sky. Especially the sunrises and sunsets. Shadow Hamilton May 23, 2015 at 8:20 AM ty Darlene I like it you aha moment hugs

Skat A May 23, 2015 at 1:31 AM Shadow, that was amazing. Thank you for sharing. Forever *SKAT* Shadow Hamilton May 23, 2015 at 8:19 AM ty Skat did the best I could hugs

Constance La France May 22, 2015 at 6:23 PM Shadow, your poem is lovely, 7, this has happened to me also Shadow Hamilton May 22, 2015 at 6:40 PM ty Connie hugs

Jan Allison May 22, 2015 at 6:22 PM Shadow you created a wonderful picture in my mind - so pleased you were able to recreate the image with your excellent vivid descriptive write:-) Hugs jan xx 7 xx Shadow Hamilton May 22, 2015 at 6:40 PM ty Jan hugs