Stairway To the Stars

Stars like stalactites, suspended in a sapphire sky
Tremble on a satin tapestry
As I ascend, awe-struck,
Into their icy incandescent light.
Resplendence enwraps me as I
Wend my way through a white-hot
Astral arc,
Yearning for something just beyond my grasp. . . . 

Treasures await me.
Of that I am sure.

Tails of argent comets swiftly pass me as I climb new
Heavenly heights in hushed
Expectation.

Surging past the shimmering rings of Saturn, I see in the distance a
Throne of gold set in a taffeta tableau; the stars behind me now
Appear as small glowing asterisks.
Reaching transcendence, I
Sparkle.

written 2/19/12

Inspired by "Stairway To the Stars" Poetry Contest
of  Linda-Marie The Sweetheart of P.S

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 6/28/2012 11:49:00 AM
A naked night vision of cosmic delight. Desended from heaven, a magical sight. Went streaking across the sky's up above. Was it Micheal Jackson with his sparklely glove?
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Date: 2/28/2012 4:42:00 PM
Congratulations Andrea, on the win in Linda-Maries contest.. very good imagery indeed...)
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Date: 2/27/2012 5:09:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Linda-Marie's "Stairway To The Stars" contest Andrea. Love Carol
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Date: 2/26/2012 9:54:00 AM
Congrats Andrea...this is just beautiful. (and thanks for commenting on my poems too and yeah what you see is real..:) ).
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Date: 2/26/2012 3:57:00 AM
This one is really awesome Andrea.I thought it would get 1st place.Congrats on your win!
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Date: 2/26/2012 2:59:00 AM
Congratulations Andrea, sparkling, enjoyed this well done xx
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Date: 2/25/2012 4:00:00 PM
Congrats Andrea on sweet success for this elegant entry luv and thankxx for constant support...
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Date: 2/25/2012 9:23:00 AM
You are shining like a bright star.. Very sweet poem of beyond the stars. Best wishes always, bl
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Date: 2/21/2012 9:06:00 PM
thankxx Andrea for supporting my contest.. hope u had fun with it.. good luck .. am sure I will be utterly mesmerized with your creativity.. oh yes..
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Date: 2/21/2012 2:24:00 PM
Yes, I agree with Phyll - awesome!
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Date: 2/20/2012 3:54:00 PM
Awesome write on this poem. love phyl
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Date: 2/20/2012 3:30:00 PM
A excellent piece with or without contest. So you like Painted Raindrops more. ? "With Poetic Talk" took an hour to write and "Painted Raindrops" about 5 min lol. Go figure. Thanks Hun. Luv Michael
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Date: 2/20/2012 2:26:00 PM
Great meditation. Would like to know your mantra. Luck in the contest. Love, daver
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Date: 2/20/2012 8:07:00 AM
Brautiful Acrostic
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Date: 2/20/2012 2:19:00 AM
Woww.......I can pick up the stars with my hands here... beautiful acrostic dear dear Andie :)
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Date: 2/19/2012 8:42:00 PM
YES.. YES..ME TOOO... IF YOU ARE STILL ON... STOP BY MY NEWEST BLOG... I'M REALLY LOGGING OFF RIGHT NOW.... REALLY I AM... GOOD NIGHT... TA TA..UNTIL TOMORROW...ALWAYS..PD
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Date: 2/19/2012 8:34:00 PM
That's a beautiful poem, looks like a winner to me.Good luck. God bless you. Hugs!Erich
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Date: 2/19/2012 3:39:00 PM
Beautiful piece, my friend. I just read this one several times. Thanks very much - loved your contest and, of course, many congrats on your wins : )
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Date: 2/19/2012 1:24:00 PM
Magnificent write, Andrea. A perfect choice of words. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Kim
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Date: 2/19/2012 1:05:00 PM
very cool acrostic ~always p.d.
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Date: 2/19/2012 1:02:00 PM
A stunner for sure Andrea, I just love this visual beauty.. wishing you the best for Linda's contest :) love Wilma
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Date: 2/19/2012 12:56:00 PM
Oh heavenly Angel the stars are not behind you, they twinkle in your eyes....good luck..David
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Date: 2/19/2012 12:25:00 PM
WOW!!A chart topper here Andrea.Love it!!
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Date: 2/19/2012 9:32:00 AM
Andrea, you have taken the Acrostic to new heights with this starry gem. Good luck in the contest, and have a lovely Sunday :)
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Date: 2/19/2012 7:53:00 AM
This is really beautiful Andrea. Best of luck in the contest, thanks for all your comments and support.
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