Northern Lights

A picturesque scene beheld my view

Holding my vision for a minute or two

Bands of ribbons waving in chaotic order

Descending and climbing to heaven's height

And dropping back to earth again

In this crisp cold winter night

The northern lights were a beautiful sight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Devonshire Avatar
February 24, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Phyllis, you have such a clear, colorful writing style that it is a pleasure to read your work. I've always wanted to see the "northern lights," and now I feel like I have. Thanks for reading "Hungray and Homeless Americans." I agree that this plight has affected every part of North American; perhaps every part of the world. Love, Carolyn
Ahmad Avatar
November 21, 2008 at 3:49 AM
very beautiful. keep writing :)
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October 1, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Nice use of imagery in this one. It has such a peaceful feel to it. Good view on nature. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and for your kind words regarding my poem. Keep on writing! Karen
Loving Iii Avatar
September 10, 2008 at 3:36 PM
are they like rainbows? one day i'll know. nicely done JHL III
White Avatar
September 9, 2008 at 3:16 PM
hi Phyllis, I love this picturesque write, it sounds beautifully, great flow, and thanks for all the welcome comments, take care D-nyce
Buys Avatar
September 9, 2008 at 1:55 PM
You have captured the true magic of this magical phenomenon. Well written and very well done. Regards Heidie
Reynolds Avatar
September 8, 2008 at 7:20 PM
There is nothing at all like seeing true northern lights - they are a miracle one must witness at least once in a lifetime. I sure do miss them - at home I saw them every spring and fall...sigh...beautifully written, Kristin
Mckenzie Avatar
September 8, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Phyllis I've never really seen then but in pictures it sounds wonderful to me ,welll done! Take me there. Laura :)
Jordan Avatar
September 8, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Phyllis - they are truly magical - How have you been seems to me it has been forever - God Bless
Winter Avatar
September 8, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Oh what I would give to be able to see such a sight! Sounds amazing! Love, Shar
Foulk Avatar
September 8, 2008 at 11:48 AM
the northern lights are a beautiful thing to behold and is this piece of fine poetry.
Del Fierro Avatar
September 8, 2008 at 10:23 AM
yes they are phyllis....a beautiful sight to behold....peace , jay
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