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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

Date: 10/17/2020 11:26:00 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
Date: 10/17/2020 10:54:00 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

Date: 10/17/2020 7:56:00 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
Date: 10/17/2020 10:53:00 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

Date: 10/16/2020 1:43:00 PM

Beautiful poem praising the creation and the Creator, John, CONGRATS on your win. Janice

John Watt
Date: 10/17/2020 5:07:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. Your words are kind and encouraging ~ John

John Watt
Date: 10/16/2020 3:21:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. Your words are kind and encouraging ~ John

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/16/2020 1:10:00 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
Date: 10/16/2020 1:24:00 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

Date: 10/16/2020 12:58:00 PM

I love this John. A frontier we are just learning about. Congratulations on your win! Linda

John Watt
Date: 10/16/2020 1:10:00 PM

"The final frontier", as they used to say in Star Trek! Thanks for your visit and congrats, Linda ~ John

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 10/15/2020 11:13:00 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
Date: 10/16/2020 12:39:00 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

Date: 10/15/2020 4:01:00 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
Date: 10/16/2020 12:38:00 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

Date: 10/15/2020 11:15:00 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
Date: 10/16/2020 12:36:00 AM

Call me Sneaky Pete. Glad you found it and I do appreciate your lovely uplifting comment.

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/15/2020 8:57:00 AM

I love this. Very nice John :)

John Watt
Date: 10/15/2020 9:54:00 PM

Kind of you to visit and bless me with your sweet words, Heidi.

John Hamilton

Date: 10/15/2020 8:11:00 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
Date: 10/15/2020 9:51:00 PM

I'm with you on the celestial gazing, John. Thanks for the great comment, my friend.

Emile Pinet

Date: 10/15/2020 7:59:00 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
Date: 10/15/2020 9:49:00 PM

Wow Emile, thank you for the kind, wonderful placement, you are so encouraging as a poetry mentor.