John Watt Poet Dizain

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Under Celestial Skies

To all that dwell under celestial skies
while looking up from our telluric place,
come thoughts of awe and wonder, as our eyes
breathe in a new dawn, or the twinkling grace
 of stars and planets gleaming from deep space.

Huge cloud formations from a westwind flee,
full moons, colored arcs, thund'rous thorns we see.
With one united voice throughout the land,
may we give humble thanks and praise, as we
 admire the art of an almighty hand.

[Dizain]

Written 14 Oct 2020

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Jennifer Proxenos October 17, 2020 at 11:26 AM There was an advert on TV, can't remember for what or why but the message was 'To all out there, best wishes from the children of Planet Earth.' I hope all the uncountable galaxies high above us get our message, or at least some of them. Imagine how busy God was to create this unfathomable universe . An excellent poem John my friend. Hugs and blessings Jenn. John Watt October 17, 2020 at 10:54 PM Unfathomable indeed, what a perfect word for the universe out there. Though it's easy to feel small, God has ways of reminding us we are significant.

Susan Ashley October 17, 2020 at 7:56 AM John, the beauty of this praising poem is beyond compare. Thoughts of awe and wonder flood my mind as I read your graceful, inspired work of art. Like a star in the celestial skies, this piece is a shining gem. A fav! Your tender imagery brings me to the center of this moment to "admire the art of an almighty hand" and to admire the art created with your beautiful appreciative pen. Congratulations for your wonderful win, dear poet and dear friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan John Watt October 17, 2020 at 10:53 PM You get a fav for your magnificent comment, my friend, demonstrating yet again your fluidity of language and your caring heart that delves deep into the written words and emerge with such enthusiastic uplifting regard that boosts my spirits to the moon! A hearty thank you for the fav and lovely words.

Janice Canerdy October 16, 2020 at 1:43 PM Beautiful poem praising the creation and the Creator, John, CONGRATS on your win. Janice John Watt October 17, 2020 at 5:07 PM Thank you, Janice. Your words are kind and encouraging ~ John John Watt October 16, 2020 at 3:21 PM Thank you, Janice. Your words are kind and encouraging ~ John

Michelle Faulkner October 16, 2020 at 1:10 PM What a mesmerizing tapestry of the skies, (and 'telluric' is a new word for me!) I see congratulations are in order, and richly deserved~ John Watt October 16, 2020 at 1:24 PM Thank you very much, my friend. The words of amazing poets such as yourself are always confidence boosters. The word I originally had was 'terrestrial' until I realized from the syllable counter that it had one too many. 'Telluric' was new for me as well!

Linda Alice Fowler October 16, 2020 at 12:58 PM I love this John. A frontier we are just learning about. Congratulations on your win! Linda John Watt October 16, 2020 at 1:10 PM "The final frontier", as they used to say in Star Trek! Thanks for your visit and congrats, Linda ~ John

Jennifer Fenn October 15, 2020 at 11:13 PM This is beautiful John. You really capture the feelings of wonder we get from looking into the sky, no matter what time of day it is. I’ll have to explore this Dizain form. Anyway, I hope you win this contest. John Watt October 16, 2020 at 12:39 AM Thank you Jennifer. I wish you well in your contest entries. They are a great way to try new forms and practice them. I kind of like the Dizain - I think I've done 2 or 3 now.

Sigrid Ermine October 15, 2020 at 4:01 PM John, Congratulations on your marvellous write.! A solid and understated wonderment of our treasured place in the eyes of God, despite being seemingly insignificant. John Watt October 16, 2020 at 12:38 AM Thank you Sigrid. Yes compared to the universe one can feel pretty tiny! It gives me comfort to believe in a loving creator.

Andrea Dietrich October 15, 2020 at 11:15 AM oh wonderful, I see it's a WINNER. Congrats, John. when the heck did you sneak this one on? I think I am way behind in comments!!! (love as always your imagery and meter so well combined) John Watt October 16, 2020 at 12:36 AM Call me Sneaky Pete. Glad you found it and I do appreciate your lovely uplifting comment.

Heidi Sands October 15, 2020 at 8:57 AM I love this. Very nice John :) John Watt October 15, 2020 at 9:54 PM Kind of you to visit and bless me with your sweet words, Heidi.

John Hamilton October 15, 2020 at 8:11 AM One thing I love most is staring into celestial skies, it fills us with awe and wonder. Well said and congrats on your win in the contest! John Watt October 15, 2020 at 9:51 PM I'm with you on the celestial gazing, John. Thanks for the great comment, my friend.

Emile Pinet October 15, 2020 at 7:59 AM Congratulations John! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest. This contest was difficult to judge, calling for exacting syllable counts and perfect rhymes, as requirements of this form. Well done my friend, Emile. John Watt October 15, 2020 at 9:49 PM Wow Emile, thank you for the kind, wonderful placement, you are so encouraging as a poetry mentor.

Caren Krutsinger October 15, 2020 at 3:56 AM Your poem is exquisitely penned John. Beautiful imagery. John Watt October 15, 2020 at 9:44 PM Aw, thank you Caren!

Eve Roper October 14, 2020 at 10:06 PM Very beautiful imagery, John. Good luck in the contest. Enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve John Watt October 15, 2020 at 12:34 AM Thank you dear friend. I hope you're having a good week. I appreciate your stopping by to comment. Hugs ~ John

Beryl Edmonds October 14, 2020 at 6:11 PM The wonders of creation, we have to give thanks and praise for that. Lovely poem, Belle John Watt October 14, 2020 at 8:04 PM Lovely comment, Belle. Thank you ~ John

Kim Rodrigues October 14, 2020 at 5:20 PM Lovely thoughts. We stare up with a multitude of eyes! John Watt October 14, 2020 at 8:04 PM Nice to hear from you Kim, always grateful for your friendship.