Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

Something Bigger Than Myself

Each day before dawn gazing up at the stars I truly hope to see
if somewhere in the Universe a morning gift was left for me
to restore my equilibrium from a restless painful night
then as I look to my delight I spy my morning feast
for the Cosmos sent its brightest star; she twinkles up above
her name is Venus and just for me she wears her sparkling gown
I adore her dazzling beauty as she takes away my breath

The Sun is waiting in the wings to bring light to our day
and like a trumpet serenade the skies will celebrate her rising
in the east the sky prepares her morning overtures with 
a kaleidoscope of colours to infuse the daybreak sky 
hues of crimson, orange, vermilion are painted from an artiste’s palette  
as dramatically she makes her entrance; a shimmering golden orb 

Then finally at the end of her day she creates an impressive finale 
a cornucopia of her most vivid colours lights up the evening sky 
as wispy dancing clouds float by to soak up her vibrant hues 
then slowly she reclines to bed to view the biggest show of all

This show is always different on each twenty eight day run
a celebratory performance from iconic Mother Moon
such a captivating sight to see 
this shimmering silver spherical globe
she truly is my favorite and of her I am in awe 
I gaze at her for hours for she truly stole my heart 
she lifts my spirit 
she calms my soul 
she enlightens my life
she is something bigger than myself

Written 29th January 2019

Contest: Something Bigger Than Myself
Sponsor: Line Gauthier
3rd place in this Premier Contest

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Line Gauthier February 7, 2019 at 12:46 PM Congrats on your win with this wonderful poem, Ann. Ann Gilmour February 8, 2019 at 8:41 PM Thank you so much Line for my 3rd place in your contest, I am thrilled! Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger February 7, 2019 at 5:40 AM Ann, I started to highlight my most favorite parts of your lovely lovely poem. The imagery was popping off the page, and into my mind, flowing so beautifully. I finally realized I had highlighted everything, so I put it onto my FAV list. It is ALL my favorite part. Ann Gilmour February 7, 2019 at 6:27 AM Wow, thank you so much Caren, that is such a compliment, thank you! I spend a great of time gazing skywards it feeds my soul, but boy does it give me a neck ache! Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands January 29, 2019 at 5:54 PM Excellent poem. Beautifully written. I enjoyed this :) Ann Gilmour January 30, 2019 at 2:15 AM Many thanks Heidi so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your lovely comments. This morning a beautful gift awaited as just before 7 am from my balcony I could see a crescent moon, jupiter and venus all very close together - wow, what more can I say! Kindest thoughts Heidi, wishing you a joyous day, Ann xx