Stars of Clarity

Sitting at her bedroom desk late one night,
a woman looks out her window.
Night has fallen a glorious midnight blue,
and stars, like lofty glittering thoughts,
pulse for her their confessions in the depths
of nightfall’s essence.

With her muse having been stymied now 
for many days,
the poetess reaches deep down
inside the indigo of her soul until,
immersed in her thoughts,
she searches for only those that shine
with the beauty of profundity.
Ignoring old memories of bitterness or pain,
she starts to move her pen 
upon a slate of white – a page in her writing journal.
She looks a while longer out the window
reflecting on night’s background of brilliant stars.
It comes to her then: they are stars of clarity.
Her pen is now moving rapidly over the poetry page.

Immersed in inspiration, she lets words tumble from her mind
until, by sunrise,
she has completed her poetic endeavor
with verses as sublime as the lapis sky of night.
Feeling utterly fulfilled, she realizes
the poem is one of her best,
for its words shine like
stars of clarity.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Goldsmith Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 5:08 AM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely "Stars of Clarity" write/story/great ending.  Have a wonderful day with your win...............
Empress Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 3:35 AM
Sweet andrea i really struggled with this poem, I absolutely loved the storytelling and imagery and flow of this but there was a slight typo and i wasnt sure if this should be first or second however, i decided although it is second will be definitely a fave for me. For the meaningful and soulful way this is written. And i think many can resonate too with this as sometimes we dont realize the least expected ones come the best on paper, and yes those midnight poets, i was one of them so this hit
Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 8:24 AM
Thanks, Ink. I seem to be making typos lately and not even seeing them when I edit. Someone pointed out to me a typo on another recent poem, and I quickly changed it. It's all ok. I am happy just to make your list!
Empress Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 3:37 AM
Strongly, and I also must highlight the brilliant and captivating opening too that really drew me in . Congratulations on your well deserved win and this will be a fave for me
Kauffman Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:46 PM
"Indigo of her soul," "lapis sky of night," "stars...lofty glittering thoughts...pulse for her their confessions." Just three of the remarkable poetic lines and images, Andrea! Love that you wrote this in the second person - so hard to do! Best wishes for the contest. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Blessings as Christmas approaches!
Maverick Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 12:21 PM
I really like your portrayal of inspiration sought To elevate the beauty of true clarity, a note to Posterity may it be and winning a placement In the lists we may see.'
Hind Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 6:18 PM
Truly enchanting. I can see the poetess at her desk, writing...
One Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 12:34 PM
Is this a tribute to Ink Empress? Or is it a tribute to all poetesses? Great storytelling in your poem.
Dietrich Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 7:39 PM
It is whoever you want it to be.
Mcintosh Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 6:22 AM
oh, love this. graceful and eloquent. Breathtaking and brilliant. Words from a poetic genius. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina
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