Gary Bateman Poet Couplet

Notes About The Poem

Author's Notes: "The Stars at Night" is a unrhymed couplet I wrote which centers on the theme of the stars being part of God's divine providence and the metaphorical essence they provide to mankind in helping to understand God's greater purpose which transcends our daily lives here on Earth. Beyond any esoteric discussion of the stars at night, is the simple reassurance that the stars, as physical symbols, provide an all-important visual link between Man and His Maker. At the human level, the stars have always been used in commonplace settings to highlight themes of beauty, love, emotion, redemption, and romance among men and women -- but always with an eye toward a greater meaning that all people aspire to in finding their purpose and destiny in life. (Gary Bateman -- June 23, 2015)

Categories:  allegory, emotions, god, love, metaphor, romance, and spiritual. 

The Stars At Night

The Stars at Night

Gazing at the stars at night I marvel at their divine beauty,
Knowing that God created them as reflections of His Light.

The stars in a sense serve as light markers to mankind’s
Very existence on this Earth and in celestial dimensions.
			
The stars have served as romantic backdrops for people,
As they seek love, find love, and want a life together.

The stars with their infinite beauty and God-like presence,
Shall always have import in the lives of men and women.

The darkness of night itself creates a motif in contrast to
The very wonder and hope for mankind that starlight brings.

Love itself serves as that very special emotion which brings
Two star-crossed lovers together as one in God’s eyes in love.

The key is not fear, but the ability to love and feel a spirit of
Adventure as people meet, fall in love, and seek a life as one.

The stars at night mirror God’s eternal presence in the Cosmos,
And represent His Love and Desire to always be with mankind.

The stars reflect an infinite beauty and God’s grace and love,
Which shall always be part of mankind’s existence on Earth.  		

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved – June 23, 2015
(Unrhymed Couplet)

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Sharon Gulley September 9, 2015 at 8:35 AM A touching and informative read. I enjoyed every line as it unfolded. What a beautiful way to express God's love. I have always believed the stars are our loved ones lighting the path to our way home someday. Awesome work and a (7) for me and a Fav........Sharon Gary Bateman September 9, 2015 at 4:41 PM Thanks Again Dear Sharon!! Another "7" + FAV -- WOW is all I can say!! I always enjoy these types of writes very much. The Stars are very much a reflection of the power, purpose, and love of God in our limitless Universe of divine possibilities. I'm quite pleased that you enjoyed this Couplet write too!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Emile Pinet June 25, 2015 at 5:22 PM Your poem falls within the category of magical and imaginative; armed with an energy of its own that propels it into our sphere of reality. Emile. Gary Bateman June 26, 2015 at 6:25 AM Thanks Emile!! I'm very pleased your enjoyed this write!! Best Always, Gary

Diane Christian June 24, 2015 at 8:33 AM Beautiful poem, well written truth Gary Bateman June 25, 2015 at 4:11 PM Thanks Diane!! I'm glad you enjoyed this particular write. Best Wishes, Gary

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser June 24, 2015 at 3:22 AM Hi Gary lovely lines.. i find the stars so magical... =) insightful pairs.. =)~olive eloisa Gary Bateman June 24, 2015 at 4:07 AM Hola Olive Eloisa!! Yes -- I agree too!! The stars are quite magical and give us poets much to think about when we are writing are verses. I'm very pleased you dropped by to read this one Olive. Vaya con Dios!! Best Always, Gary

Tim Smith June 23, 2015 at 5:16 PM I am fascinated by the stars Gary. You did a tremendous job with these couplets. A 7 Tim Gary Bateman June 24, 2015 at 3:54 AM Thanks Tim!! I'm glad you like this piece on the Stars. There tends to be a certain mystical quality to these types of writes that I find to be quite enchanting. And thanks too for the "7." Cheers, Gary

Kp Nunez June 23, 2015 at 12:09 PM Love these couplets, Gary. My favorite though is the second to the last. Very reassuring. A 7. hugs for you and Ingrid! Gary Bateman June 23, 2015 at 2:35 PM Thanks Dear Kim for your gracious comments and the "7" -- of course!! We do, especially in today's trouble world, need God's vigilance and presence. God's light and love is so important to reassure people in troubling times. Ingrid and I wish you dear one all our best!! I'm going to check your poetry out this PM before shutting off my computer. Best Wishes Always, Gary Gary Bateman June 23, 2015 at 2:31 PM Thanks Dear Kim for your gracious comments and the "7" -- of course!! We do, especially in today's trouble world, need God's

Anne-Lise Andresen June 23, 2015 at 11:52 AM - The night sky is an amazing phenomenon that fascinates us all - we are mesmerized by its beauty - Amazing that the stars could be thousands of years old - Those who are really clever still use the stars as a compass .... as long, long time ago :) - Anyone can fall in love under a beautiful starry sky - A wonderful poem dear Gary !!! - (t.r.) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Bateman June 23, 2015 at 2:28 PM Thank You Dear Anne-Lise!! Yes, the Stars have been and will always be very important to us. And you're right about stars as a compass. The manual art of celestial navigation is very much with us today. (Modern technology can go on the blink sometimes!!) The themes of love and romance will also forever be tied to nice starry moonlit nights!! We poets need them too for our poetry!! Best Always, Gary

Paul Callus June 23, 2015 at 9:49 AM You have a knowing and lovely relationship with stars, Gary! Love these couplets which have been abundantly enlightened by the above notes. // Congrats on your recent publication:) // paul Gary Bateman June 23, 2015 at 10:01 AM Thanks Paul!! My wife, Ingrid, also mentioned to me my apparent affinity for couplet writes dealing with stars, starlight, and the universe. Maybe I'm slightly mystic or something. It always takes me longer to post my poetry because of my "notes." But it helps me to write the notes since they articulate usually the meaning of the poem and why I wrote it or approached a theme from a certain angle. More to follow. I'm also working on short stories now that will be in my second-planned book along with my traditional section of selected poetry. Thanks for the Congrats too!! Best Always, Gary