Under the Night Sky

Like the faint speckles of light
piercing through a fabric of black silk
upon the fore of flickering flames
from an ensemble of a thousand tealights

The obscure vast extends beyond our perspective
opening our minds, birthing visual imagery
brought upon by this vivid intimacy
between the light and the dark

Like ornate embroidery, leisurely sewn
as clouds transform while traversing the temporal expanse
revealing our past through portraits
of images we once knew

The romantic serenity politely interrupted
by wisps of wind that softly whisper
feeling their breath; as a caress of silk
delicately brushing against our skin

As the warmth of Earth, upon which our bodies rest
holds us closely as our souls explore
the everlasting and exclusive wonders
under the night sky
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Alex Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 6:43 AM
"Like the faint speckles of light piercing through a fabric of black silk" - Great comparison. Congratulations!
Kaianah Avatar
May 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Alvin! A splendid write! ~Anna Kaianah
Rider Avatar
March 29, 2022 at 5:01 AM
I love the vivid imagery and the intimacy of this poem! Congratulations on being featured!
Gupta Avatar
December 5, 2016 at 4:03 AM
quite poetic description of the pleasant night sky ... a very good write ...
Llanos Avatar
December 5, 2016 at 4:16 AM
Thank you Probir.
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