Night's Requiem

As light escapes, the lustrous moon ascends
a prelude to the majesties of night
with shining constellations that transcend
and shooting stars that burn with heaven's light.

Night's canopy unfurls its galaxies
with planet earth along the milky way
to join with glorious skies, orbiting so free
unique with life, an abundant, grand display.

As Jupiter and Mars round sun again
along with Venus, Pluto in its wake
this requiem of solar dance began
in ages past by God for His own sake.

A galactic promenade in gleaming reverie
ordained above in interstellar harmony.



Written on 5/15/2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Bangalee Avatar
February 23, 2019 at 7:28 AM
its really enchanting poem// beautifully penned
Bateman Avatar
November 17, 2018 at 1:44 PM
Hello Laura, I just happened to see your poem here from 2017 on "Night's Enchantment" as displayed by Poetry Soup. It is a wondrous poem for sur with such a beautiful theme. Very Well-Done!! Cheers and Best, Gary
Barden Avatar
January 20, 2018 at 2:49 AM
Congrats on your win, Laura - very well done, my friend ... blessings to you! :-)
Mccall Avatar
January 18, 2018 at 9:06 AM
absolutely beautiful Laura congratulations on your win. into my favs it goes.
Smith Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 12:11 PM
Lovely work Laura, congratulations and peace be with you...
Woodward Avatar
January 16, 2018 at 11:04 PM
Ooh! Very nice! I love how you managed to paint such a beautiful, fluid picture while sticking to the very structured sonnet format.
Gauthier Avatar
January 16, 2018 at 7:23 PM
Enchanting and absolutely beautiful. Congrats for your much deserved win, Laura.
Scars Avatar
January 16, 2018 at 7:10 AM
beautiful rhythm and rhyme lovely Laura ;)- luloo
Canerdy Avatar
January 15, 2018 at 8:44 AM
Beautiful poem, Laura. Congrats on your win. I especially like your giving the Creator credit for the lovely night! Janice
Barden Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 1:08 AM
Oh, I adore this ... the sky is a favorite muse of mine, and I'm forever with eyes to the heavens for inspiration. Wonderful rhythm and metre and an exquisite ambiguity that shows itself here-and-there ... like lace! Nothing is random in this Universe - ALL is of order and grand design, and you have done that its due here. Beautiful! (Not sure why I haven't read you more, but I will have to remedy that!) Blessings - keep up the great work! :-)
Leiser Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 12:26 PM
Thanks so much for your kind words, Gregory! This poem didn't even place in the contest....shows that one's likes and dislikes in poetry are truly in the eyes of the beholder!
Hamilton Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 10:48 AM
Fantastic sonnet Laura, the best poetry gives glory to God, and in this and many other ways this one excelled. a7 and a fave!
Leiser Avatar
May 30, 2017 at 12:46 PM
Thanks so much, John! I'm so glad you liked this sonnet :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 27, 2017 at 7:05 PM
Laura, thank you for the journey through space.
Leiser Avatar
May 27, 2017 at 10:22 PM
Thank you for your kind comment, Darlene. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. :)
Wanter Avatar
May 24, 2017 at 6:05 PM
A beautiful sonnet, Laura.
Leiser Avatar
May 24, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Thank you, Sunlight. :)
Daniel Avatar
May 24, 2017 at 8:12 AM
I love this sonnet, Laura, so very beautiful and true:) undeniably deserves a 7:)
Leiser Avatar
May 24, 2017 at 1:22 PM
Thank you, Jo! I'm very glad you liked it :)
Lamoureux Avatar
May 20, 2017 at 7:56 AM
Well captured magnificent sky!
Leiser Avatar
May 24, 2017 at 1:22 PM
Thanks, Richard :)
Boddie Avatar
May 19, 2017 at 2:31 PM
laura my friend, you never cease to impress....and your work keeps gaining progress....because they get better with time....your pen is a true Blessing to our hearts and minds....amazing write my friend....;)
Leiser Avatar
May 19, 2017 at 7:24 PM
Thank you, Eric. :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 19, 2017 at 1:07 PM
I love your entry for the contest Laura. I can't believe this was not on the winner's list. It is outstanding! That is what I really dislike about the premium contests, many really wonderful poems are left off the short list. I am so glad I got to read this one...it is a Fave for me! 7 ; )
Leiser Avatar
May 19, 2017 at 2:23 PM
Thank you, Connie, for your kind words :) I actually had trouble writing this sonnet and edited it many times. Maybe she saw it before I was done. That's okay...you are so encouraging and sweet!
Onclaud Avatar
May 18, 2017 at 3:01 PM
what a heady feel your poem gives, laura... the night has it's own mystery; a beauty!..huggs
Leiser Avatar
May 19, 2017 at 2:22 PM
Thank you, Nette :)
Goff Avatar
May 17, 2017 at 7:29 PM
Yes, Laura! majestic display of your "eye from above"
Leiser Avatar
May 17, 2017 at 8:43 PM
Thank you, James :)
Pinet Avatar
May 17, 2017 at 2:57 PM
Step up to the stage and take a bow...you where great! The words seemed to flow effortlessly and the imagery created an atmosphere of tranquility, spirituality and cosmic beauty. #7
Leiser Avatar
May 17, 2017 at 8:43 PM
Thanks so much, Emile :)
Green Avatar
May 16, 2017 at 7:12 AM
This was beautiful Laura. You have written a wonderful sonnet, kept the theme steady and the rhymes spot on. Really nicely done my friend.
Leiser Avatar
May 16, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Thank you, Chris! I appreciate your kind comments :)
Foster Avatar
May 16, 2017 at 4:10 AM
I hesitate to click on sonnets sometimes, as so few of them scan properly. Yours is great. Lovely imagery. Well done.
Leiser Avatar
May 16, 2017 at 9:53 AM
Thank you, Gail. I'm glad you liked this sonnet. :)
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