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Sky Then and Now

Once there were billions of them; dotting our night skies; stars. So few are seen today; thanks to smog and city lights. Back then, I thought they were Gods eyes; not heavenly bodies. There are many constellations; formed by those swirling, ancient bodies. Scorpio, the Dippers, Lyra, Cancer and more; created by the stars. Orion and his daughters three; Leo and Delphinus all formed by heavenly lights. Deep among them sits the Milky Way galaxy; a giant display of holiday lights. But year ‘round they’re all offered; those dancing, whirling bodies. Though they’re now few; I love to still view, those sacred universal stars. So get out your telescopes and view some lovely stars; magnificent light bodies.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/23/2018 5:44:00 PM

You need a trip to the country; we see stars so much clearer here, they are smiling at us almost always. Beautiful tribute to one of my favorite things - the cosmos, the stars, and the Milky Way. I love them all.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/26/2018 4:35:00 PM

Yes, when I go out into the country I sleep very well; but back in my hometown, where I used to see millions of them, it seemed; now Sirius, the big and little dipper and moon are about all I can see; usually the clouds cover them.

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/23/2018 1:51:00 PM

Very nice poem M.L. I enjoyed it :)

M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/23/2018 5:25:00 PM

Thanks Heidi; I do miss the stars that sky had when I was a kid; now there are so few peeking through the clouds and smog. I'm glad that you enjoyed the poem.