Star Light

All through 
the long December nights 
we felt the winter’s presence - pure,
pristine under a starry sky
and when the snow fell - shimmering
like the birth of angels
you gave me your lofty promise 
- eternal love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Hawkens Avatar
November 22, 2019 at 4:41 PM
This was sweet tender and moving. Beautifully written. You convey so much warmth in a wintery description. This was a pure joy to read. Thank you for sharing this
Delaney Avatar
November 22, 2019 at 5:10 PM
So happy you enjoyed it,JC: Thanks for your kind comment and a big WELCOME to Poetrysoup. SuZ
Breidenthal Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 5:33 AM
Great poem. Very sincere and sweet poetry here!! -JWE
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 2:18 PM
This poem glorifies the beauty of the heavens Suzanne. It is lovely! : )
Kendrick Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 2:14 PM
Ahh!! Romantic..I enjoyed reading this one..Sara
Callus Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 9:06 AM
This is beautiful and inspiring, Suzanne. Somehow it brings me a sense of joy and serenity. A pleasure to be reading it for the second time:) Regards // paul
Inman Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 12:02 PM
Sweet and beautiful Suzanne.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 5:39 PM
This is really beautiful Suz! I am so happy I visited your pages to find this new addition. It is also how I feel about snow fall which I never have the opportunity to see anymore in person. I hope you are having a great new Year. Your poem is so inspiring. Much Love, Connie xxoo
Delaney Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 6:10 AM
I am so happy you enjoyed my late entry into your December Challenge. I am hoping 2018 will bring the re-awakening of my Muse so I can contribute again here and at Poetryforthought. Have a wonderful New Year, Love SuZ
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January 6, 2018 at 3:07 PM
I hope he exceeded his lofty promise. Thanks for your visit SuZ.
Delaney Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 6:15 AM
Hi Rich: Thanks for reading and commenting. My New Years resolution is to write more. We shall see what the Muse grants me LOL. SuZ
Andresen Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 2:52 PM
- Happy New Year, SuZ - Thanks for this lovely and sweet poem ... I enjoy it :) - Best wishes for a lovely weekend
Delaney Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 6:22 AM
Hi Anne-Lise: Thanks for stopping by. Wishing you a very happy & healthy New Year. SuZ
Pandit Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 11:49 AM
Lovely poem Suzanne--quite a romantic touch...may the lofty promise come true.
Delaney Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 6:24 AM
Hi Vijay: wonderful to see you. May your New Year bring you all that you are wishing for, Hugs, SuZ
Smith Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 11:32 AM
Lovely piece Suzanne, "snow shimmering like the birth of angles" wonderful line,,,
Delaney Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 6:56 AM
Hi Charlie: Thanks for reading and commenting. Happy New Year and all my best wishes. SuZ
Muideen Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 11:26 AM
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful this is! Congratulations!
Delaney Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 6:59 AM
Hi Afolabi Thanks for stopping by. Wishing you all the best for the New Year,SuZ
Cornish Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 10:47 AM
You've brought warmth to the cold--glad to see you writing again!
Delaney Avatar
January 7, 2018 at 7:01 AM
Hi Craig: Let’s hope the New Year will be a great year for poetry. Wishing you all the best. SuZ
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