Isaiah Zerbst Poet Sapphic stanza

Still Night

Still night, calm night, night ever quiet, peaceful,
Be thou always here when the day is over;
Restful, silent, filled with the fallen dewdrops,
Gleaming in moonlight.

Still night, calm night, graced with a starry frescoe--
Virgin, Hunter, Pleiades, cross of sorrow--
Keep thy tales forever as softly fettered,
Gleaming in starlight.

Written by Isaiah Zerbst

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Heather Ober November 6, 2015 at 7:16 AM This is so beautifully written, Isaiah. I especially love the image of the "starry frescoe." I'm adding this one as a fav.

Kelly Deschler October 2, 2013 at 2:40 PM Just beautiful! I love all of the celestial imagery in this poem. This would be a great poem to read before going to sleep, because it is so calming and relaxing. Terrific work, Isaiah! Congratulations on your win!

Skat A October 1, 2013 at 7:45 PM Isaiah, this is a very good win...........SKAT

Poet Destroyer A September 27, 2013 at 7:56 PM Isaiah, Congratulations on your "SAPPHIC STANZA" winning poem.. :) always~~ Linda

Sandra Adams September 27, 2013 at 6:17 PM nicely penned...congrats on your win :)

Andrea Dietrich September 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM well, I do believe you got that beat!!! And this theme is so cool. How you discussed the tales told in the sky by stars. So creative.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri September 25, 2013 at 12:40 AM A remarkable poem penned superbly in midnight's magic ink! Pls do read my latest too.

Charmaine Chircop September 21, 2013 at 10:49 PM Ow at last after a month..a poem from you.Guess its Buttercup's fault..I must have a word with her. She s keeping you too busy: ). A nice return with sprinkling serenity.Ow if all the nights were just as beautiful.Really enjoyed this.

Gracelyn Mims September 19, 2013 at 2:06 PM Wonderful poem, Isaiah! Just beautiful! :) keep it up... Gracelyn Mims

Sharon Ruebel September 19, 2013 at 10:27 AM Hello Isaiah, The night has always been my favorite time in each day. This is a beautiful message and I followed it all as I read. Very touching indeed. As Always, Shar

Dr.Ram Mehta September 19, 2013 at 12:28 AM Nice personification of the still night, Isaiah