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Performers of the Night

Performers of the Night A journey around the centric Sun, dawning light until day is done. A hooting owl swooping on nested prey, a harmony of crickets, flickering, firefly lamps. The Moon views with a watchful eye, a confident sentry of the night revolving, eastward in the sky; leading with illuminating light. the star studded dome a symphony of planets ~ synchronized rhythm ~~~~~~~~ Crystalline syllable count: 9 and 8 Kimo syllable count: 10, 7, 6 Quatrain syllable count: 8, 9, 8, 9 Haiku syllable count: 5, 7, 5 March 27, 2022 For: A combination of forms Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Emile Pinet Syllables verified on howmanysyllables.com Rhyming words verified on Rhymezone.com Placed 8th in contest

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/2/2022 3:21:00 PM

This is so pretty Paulette. What a wonderful picture of a calm night when everything aligns. Congratulations and blessings!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/3/2022 4:02:00 PM

Thank you Sam~glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Christuraj Alex

Date: 5/1/2022 7:37:00 AM

Wow! Congratulations!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/1/2022 2:28:00 PM

Thanks Christuraj! :)Paulette

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 5/1/2022 4:12:00 AM

With post-monitions of the Phantom of the Opera, love the title you gave these four pieces. Congratulations on your fine writing skill and your placement in Emile's contest.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/1/2022 2:28:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by to comment, I appreciate your remarks. :)Paulette

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/30/2022 3:13:00 PM

Paulette, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderful poems, love the night imagery!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 5/1/2022 2:27:00 PM

Tania thank you~glad you enjoyed the imagery! :)Paulette

Emile Pinet

Date: 4/30/2022 9:55:00 AM

Congratulations Paulette! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, this contest had 36 poems entered and yet your poem rose to the top ten, you should be proud of your placing, this was a difficult contest to judge, but your poem caught my eye, well done my friend, Emile.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/30/2022 11:52:00 AM

Emile, thank you for the placement in your yes, “difficult”contest. I found it was challenging, yet delightful to write. :)Paulette

Simon Rogerson

Date: 4/3/2022 12:15:00 AM

This is a wonderful combo. I could almost be there when I read your poem. Excellent! Simon

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/3/2022 8:36:00 AM

Thank you Simon~it was a fun challenge to compose. Glad you stopped by to comment. :)Paulette

Bill Baker

Date: 3/31/2022 5:11:00 PM

Eloquently crafted poetry, Paulette. Your descriptions expose the scope of your knowledge of nature. I enjoy your poem, Bill

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 4/1/2022 7:40:00 AM

Once again, thank you for your positive comments. :)Paulette

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/30/2022 7:42:00 AM

Enjoyed the alliterative finish " the star studded dome a symphony of planets ~ synchronized rhythm"

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 3/30/2022 12:15:00 PM

The night sky sometimes feels like being at a symphony. Glad you liked it. :)Paulette

Mike Gentile

Date: 3/29/2022 4:08:00 AM

Paulette, I really like the way you have combined the many performers of the night! It is beautiful and most interesting to read. A lovely theme for the contest! xxoo

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 3/29/2022 6:25:00 AM

Thank you Mike~the night sky, the perfect stage for drama. Thanks for visiting my page. :)Paulette

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/28/2022 1:07:00 AM

Four types of poems so ably constructed. Best for a win. You deserve it.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 3/28/2022 4:37:00 AM

Thank you Victor~I appreciate your commenting~this was a challenge and I am glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/27/2022 7:42:00 PM

Love the way you combined the styles; this came out smoothly!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 3/28/2022 4:37:00 AM

Hi Caren, Thanks for commenting~I love your positive remarks. Hope all is well. :)Paulette

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/27/2022 12:49:00 PM

Love the imagery Paulette, nothing more breathtaking than the night sky, a wonder of creation. Good luck in the contest, hope you are having a good weekend. Tom

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 3/27/2022 3:11:00 PM

tom thank you for stopping by to comment~I love the beauty of the night sky, always a story to tell. Yes, a quiet week-end writing~ how about you? Blessings, Paulette

Joe Dimino

Date: 3/27/2022 12:27:00 PM

Very lovely, outstanding imagery! Best of luck in contest. " The Moon views with a watchful eye, a confident sentry of the night revolving, eastward in the sky; leading with illuminating" light." So pretty. The entire poem.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 3/27/2022 3:10:00 PM

Thank you Joe~I love the night sky which as you can see inspires me. Hope all is well with you. Blessings,Paulette