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The Astronomical Mighty Maybe

By the time you see me, I'll be a long since past; By the time you read me, Your fortune will be cast. While I brighten your night With my twinkling light, Know that your very existence... Is but a miracle of might. 7.2.2020 You Are A Star Poetry Contest N/A Judged 7/8/2020

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Aditi Mishra

Date: 8/1/2020 10:26:00 PM

Oh I love this! In such few words you've displayed the mighty miracle a star is. I wish I knew how to do that. Congratulations on your win. Much love :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/2/2020 5:38:00 AM

Thank you Lovely! I can’t help myself, my mind is a sieve ;), xomo

V. Deepa

Date: 7/31/2020 12:59:00 AM

Back once again to congratulate you on your win Mo mam....feels great to re- read your wonderful poems.:-)Keep inspiring and keep glowing:-) Have a lovely day.Take care.Much love:-*

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/31/2020 5:10:00 AM

Thank you a Lovely! I hope you are having a wonderful day, xomo

Constance La France

Date: 7/29/2020 7:11:00 PM

Pigeon, congratulations on your win in my NA/HM contest _Constance

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/31/2020 5:10:00 AM

Thank you Constance. Have a lovely day :), xomo

Quoth Theraven

Date: 7/28/2020 7:54:00 AM

Pigeon Tart Pie, Poetic might in fortune's write, or distant exploding ball of gas? Both can exist in this universe. -Richard

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/28/2020 8:04:00 AM

All a matter of perspective. ;), Thank you a Richard! xomo

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 7/16/2020 11:03:00 AM

Wonderful poem! I am a great fan of poems that say so much without an over use of adjectives or complicated vocabulary!! This is my kind of poem! ***** 5 stars.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/16/2020 11:51:00 AM

Thank you Krish! I am of similar taste. It is rare that a verbose poem can hold my attention. It really has to grab, word by word. xomo

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/13/2020 3:09:00 AM

Truly wonderful my poem; a personificaton. Now I wish I would have used another type for this contest. Sob. Sob.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/14/2020 11:44:00 AM

Giggles! I love how this turned out. Too wee to compete, I read all the winners, they are FABULOUS. xomo!

Frances Schiavina

Date: 7/10/2020 9:49:00 AM

A beautiful poem! Short and to the point.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/14/2020 11:42:00 AM

Thank you Frances! :))) xomo!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/9/2020 10:56:00 AM

Awesome, Pigeon! Panagiota

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/9/2020 12:58:00 PM

Thank you Panagiota! Hugs! ~mo

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/8/2020 8:14:00 PM

Such a lovely, moving poem! Janice

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/9/2020 7:32:00 AM

Thank you Janice! mo hugs :)))

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/6/2020 3:52:00 PM

Your little poems are a miracle of might, Mo, and they always shine a light on my day (or night!)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/6/2020 6:13:00 PM

Thank you Lovely! :))) xomo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/5/2020 7:06:00 PM

Excellent! Superb! Astronomically Good! Surefire winner here. Bravo! :) gw

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/6/2020 6:26:00 AM

Thank you Wolf Man! I hope she likes it :))) xomo!

John Watt

Date: 7/5/2020 2:31:00 PM

Ooh, I like this a LOT, Pidge! I often wonder when I look at the stars how much time has passed in that huge distance it took for the light to reach my eyes. Awesome title, too. Hope to see this placed high, my starry friend!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/5/2020 3:49:00 PM

Thank you John! We share wonder. I love "Pidge" btw ;), xomo!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/4/2020 8:15:00 PM

short but STAR SPacular!!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/5/2020 6:46:00 AM

Thank you Andrea! (btw, when I say "twinkling" it has 3 syllables ;) xomo!

Jack Ellison

Date: 7/4/2020 2:41:00 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/5/2020 6:45:00 AM

Winky face blowing you a kiss ~x

Eric Cohen

Date: 7/4/2020 10:06:00 AM

A touching stellar gem. Truly enjoyed. Best to you, Pigeon.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/5/2020 6:45:00 AM

Thank you Eric! xomo

V. Deepa

Date: 7/3/2020 2:25:00 PM

Yes,you brighten our nights with your twinkling light;-) With just few words you broadcast high thoughts Mo mam:-)Good luck for the contest. Have a great day.Much love:-)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/3/2020 8:32:00 PM

Thank you lovely Deepa, warm hugs ~mo

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/3/2020 1:54:00 PM

Love the title, too! Aloha! Rico

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/3/2020 1:56:00 PM

Thank you Rico! RSD as always my friend, xomo!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/3/2020 1:01:00 PM

-"Pigeon Tart" ... I've been wondering who it was ... :))) ... when I'm away for a while so many new names pop up, dear Maureen :) - I see your star clearly ... one of the brightest, good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/3/2020 1:55:00 PM

Yay! Lovely to know your Sunshine Smile is still lighting up this place. Thank you Anne-Lise! Mo hugs ~x

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/3/2020 9:05:00 AM

Yes! I enjoyed this! Love the title too. Hugs...Kim

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/3/2020 11:07:00 AM

Thank you Kim! Hugs galore xomo

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/3/2020 5:23:00 AM

You are a star, my poetic genius friend; no stretch there.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/3/2020 11:06:00 AM

You are awfully kind! Thank you :))) xomo <3

David Kavanagh

Date: 7/3/2020 4:35:00 AM

Hard to imagine when you see a star or galaxy that humanity probably wasn’t around when the light you see left it’s origin, and the star could already be gone, great musing from the best, go super Mo, Cheers David

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/3/2020 11:05:00 AM

It fills my mind and blows it at the same time all of the time ;), Thank you! xomo

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 7/2/2020 9:25:00 PM

Nice!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 7/3/2020 11:03:00 AM

Thank you Timothy! :), xomo