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The Night Sky

Almost single-handedly, moon conquers the night Although the stars, taken together, shine so bright, Give to the moon most precedence, evenhandedly Moon conquers the night, almost single-handedly. The moon in all its glory, the naked eye can see While nearest stars, I’m afraid, are too far for me, Though the most distant star has its very own story The naked eye can see, the moon in all its glory. Indeed, I stand in awe, of the heaven’s vast array To stand and peer upward at the end of a long day So mysterious the length and breadth of its draw Of the heaven’s vast array, indeed, I stand in awe. I love the night sky, filled with wonder and mystery Evidenced from the beginning of human history, Ere man could comprehend, [or even begin to try] Filled with wonder and mystery, I love the night sky. Written August 11, 2022 [Swap Quatrain, as invented by Lorraine M. Kanter; introduced to me by Emile Pinet]

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/12/2022 8:57:00 PM

These end rhymes are particularly well done; so succinct and in sync!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/12/2022 3:16:00 PM

The moon and stars are a wonderful sight inspiring poets to come up with with exquisite poetry of the night. This is a delightful read Milton… Belle

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/12/2022 4:20:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Belle. I'm so glad you found the poem to be delightful.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/12/2022 6:23:00 AM

With or without the moon the night sky is amazing to see. I have an app on my phone from NASA that alerts me when the ISS is crossing my location I never get tired of seeing it fly over. Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/12/2022 8:34:00 AM

https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/signup.cfm

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/12/2022 8:04:00 AM

Hmm...I need to check that out. I did not know it was available.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 8/11/2022 9:14:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this, Milt; thank you. The Moon, stars, clouds etc., are all mysterious and magic to behold. The Moon, as you so eloquently express, conquers the night sky.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/12/2022 8:05:00 AM

Thanks so much, Shirley, for your kind and generous comment. I appreciate you so much.