The Lights

Oh, how cold you are, heavenly lights! But there are the earthly lights that promise weary travelers a rest. Interrupting for a moment the eternal movement from dark to light, we stretch out cold fingers to a fire and look up. The Universe gets cold, galaxies flee, supernovae explode and turn into interstellar ghosts, stars fall and their long-long tails as the portents of our coming wanderings, measure the distances of empty spaces. Oh, how hot a sip of coffee is! How sweet is a random kiss in the dark!

get some rest and go 
to where cold heavenly lights 
eternally shine

14.08.2019
Shooting Stars Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Nayda Ivette Negron
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Marcum Wong Avatar
September 9, 2019 at 12:06 PM
Belated Congratulations on your win! As you know I loved and faved this poem which I would have placed as a top winner. xxoo
Ashley Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 11:17 PM
Your imagination enchants my imagination, Kurt. How sweet is a random kiss in the dark! What poetic magic you create. Exquisite unfolding poetry. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you my inspiring friend.. ~Susan
Bertin Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 9:33 PM
They are cold unless you're standing on one. Hope ya win!
Gauthier Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 8:08 PM
Enjoyed your poem, Kurt. Awesome imagery.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 2:43 PM
Wow Kurt, your lovely poem enchanted my senses! This will be a winner for sure. It is going into my Faves! I absolutely love it! : ) xxoo
Ravidas Avatar
August 14, 2019 at 12:40 PM
Another Russian pentameter turned into English haibun. Good luck, haibun)
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