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Surreal Stars Viceral Dreams

As i looked up to the sky

The darkness ever so slightly dissipated

And was replaced by the majesty, grace,
wonder and beauty

Of a billion plus stars

Some so large, bright and close

It felt like i could wrap my world around them

And most surreal of all

Was i wasn't actually dreaming

This was visceral

This was real

A infinite universe of celestial graveyards

Beyond the earths ceiling

Starring directly back at me

Whilst driving through the Karoo desert post midnight

By Beaufort West

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Anil Deo

Date: 11/9/2021 2:49:00 PM

Christopher as it happens in am in Fort Beaufort, and U mentioned this poem. Love it, & thanks for suggesting i go back to 2020 to look for this one. a fave! shalom, shalom

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 11/15/2021 1:17:00 PM

Fort Beaufort Anil wow. You are living my dream Sir. Africa is God's country

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 11/10/2021 6:50:00 PM

Shalom and thanks indeed back to you Anil

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/7/2020 2:51:00 PM

A night of time travelling comes to mind. I could stare at stars all night, I share your wonder. I especially love "infinite universe of celestial graveyards".

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 8/7/2020 3:24:00 PM

Cheers Maureen That is my favorite line as well ta

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/18/2020 5:13:00 PM

You said it Christopher infinite and that’s why it can never end we’re part of the infinity, also new stellar nurseries alongside the graveyards swapping particles, everything is recycled even us Great imagery in this poem cheers David

David Kavanagh
Date: 6/19/2020 5:11:00 AM

Yes you had a moment of clarity You as part of the universe observing itself in all its glory and splendor wow I have to pinch myself cheers David

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 6/18/2020 5:56:00 PM

Cheers David i and my family are from Liverpool but i spent half of my life and grew up in Johannesburg. This is 1 of my favorite poem's and memories. I tried my very best here to desribe it but it still doesnt do it justice. Never before or since have i felt so spiritual at 1 with nature small , inconsequential or in total awe yet content and happy at the same time in the knowledge of being a small part of something so much bigger. It was my very own equivalent of traveling into space or walking on the moon. I'll never forget it my once in a lifetime experience

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/5/2020 1:00:00 PM

Christopher you write beautifully my friend - love this Free Verse of yours. Be safe and well. Blessings, Jennifer.

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 6/5/2020 1:10:00 PM

Cheers Jennifer You are most kind thank you very much for taking the time to read it and your lovely comment.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/30/2020 4:44:00 PM

Just seen the rocket go over the houses - we have such clear skies here as we have little light pollution on our Island:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 5/30/2020 5:04:00 PM

Fantastic cheers Jan

Jan Allison

Date: 5/30/2020 4:40:00 PM

what wonderful vivid imagery Christopher, a joy to read, adding this gem to my faves:-) hope all is good with you and your loved ones:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 5/30/2020 4:44:00 PM

Cheers Jan thank you ever so much. And likewise best wishes to you and all of yours hope you are well. Hugs x