Stargazing

STARGAZING

		I have seen forever, friend,
		Written across dark skies,
		In the planets, stars and galaxies
		Whose light endlessly abides.

		With mind as finger I trace the lines
		The length of human history,
		Yet, still the lights appear o’er head,
		No universe a priori.

		What stories might they tell us,
		If we could only hear;
		The sordid things that happen at night,
		The secrets that we fear.

		Lovers trapped in passion renewed
		And dreams that wet the pillow.
		Meteor showers and borealis,
		Stolen kisses under the willow.

		Many are the stars that shine
		Through a punctured dome
		And many are the souls they harbour
		Who have no other home.

		Gazing at the stars above
		In cosmic darkness, snug,
		Like gravity she draws me in.
		I feel her tug, her gentle hug,
		
                Yes, I have seen eternity
		Written across dark skies
		But never witnessed anything
		Like forever in her starry eyes.


4/17/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
May 10, 2018 at 10:35 PM
Lovely, Phil. A delightful trip across the galaxies.
Carmack Avatar
May 10, 2018 at 9:22 PM
Phil, congrats and thank you for your support with my contest. I like the philosophical reference, I think Kant would have smiled.
Capitano Avatar
May 11, 2018 at 6:55 AM
Thanks Rob for this honour and what a good idea to give these poems a second chance. Have a great day :)
Lindley Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 8:27 AM
Another fav for my list. This is a gem and a true pleasure to read this bright morn.
Deo Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 4:14 PM
Happy Birthday to your daughter, Phil. I know she has a great gift: her Dad, Sir Phil Capitano. Shalom shaloM (Truly, Shabbat Shalom) and Happy Cinco De Mayo. God bless your daughter richly, always. Deo
Pasky Avatar
May 2, 2017 at 1:47 PM
Beautiful piece. Very romantic
Downing  Avatar
April 29, 2017 at 12:18 PM
A beautiful write, Phil... I love it :)
Kannan Avatar
April 27, 2017 at 6:30 AM
This is so beautiful...Great Imagery... Congratulations on your win....A big 7 for this magical write...
Dutta Avatar
April 25, 2017 at 8:12 PM
Excellent composition. Congrats Phil to win.
Beam Avatar
April 22, 2017 at 3:43 PM
Through a punctured dome. Wow Phil, nice mysterious twist. Congratulations and keep looking.
Capitano Avatar
April 23, 2017 at 6:19 AM
Thanks John for stopping by. Namaste.
Pinet Avatar
April 22, 2017 at 12:36 PM
Wonderful work with great thought given to the subject mater as it is gently unfolded for the readers delight. Nice flow of words and a pleasant sounding poem with all the right stuff to evoke an emotional response. Emile. #7
Capitano Avatar
April 23, 2017 at 6:18 AM
Thanks for your visit Emile. :)
Martin Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations on your win Phil! :-)
Roper Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 10:57 AM
Congratulations on your win, Phil, great write!
Coreggia Avatar
April 19, 2017 at 7:44 PM
Phil, reading your poem is like being under a spell from which you don't want to be released. By the way, congratulations on winning the contest:) Amitiés
Capitano Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 8:36 AM
Thanks Anne-Marie, its nice to have so many fans. Ciao.
Deo Avatar
April 19, 2017 at 7:00 AM
Congrats seems to be in order, based on what other comments convey. Contest or not - you remain a winner almost everywhere. Shalom, shalom Anil Deo P.S. would luv your take on my SouthAfrica poem i just wrote. Anil
Hopkins-Drewer Avatar
April 19, 2017 at 1:17 AM
Very nice Phil.
Wolf Avatar
April 18, 2017 at 8:12 PM
Congratulations to you on your win in my contest, Phil
Capitano Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 8:37 AM
Thanks Wolf, this was right up my alley, thanks for sponsoring. Ciao.
Hamilton Avatar
April 18, 2017 at 8:05 PM
Beautiful writing Phil, congrats on a nice placement!
Deo Avatar
April 18, 2017 at 5:47 PM
The last stanza is a beauty, virtual perfection! Of course, sevens! But a thought ... I have tried kissing under the willow, missed the mistletoe, and kissed instead a pillow (I hope it was even a pillow). Seriously, good to have a piece after a while from your good self, Phil.
Sands Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 6:04 PM
Very well done. Good luck in the contest :)
May Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 5:44 PM
Great write Phil..and a great ending stanza...A7
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