Starlight
by Charlotte H.
Long slow night
moody lumbering freight train
the journey of a millennium begins
with a rumble in the dark
the Milky Way shimmers above
a thousand words tremble
on a thousand tongues
stars cartwheel in zero gravity
oblivious to wishes
frivolous things
miracles are in the mind
and stars are only gas
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Published in Blue Fifth Review 2016
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Brilliant *
Wow!
"miracles are in the mind"
I like that. ***
Well, damn. That is awesome. *
Thanks to you all for reading and commenting!
Beautiful work, C.
All the lines are my favorite. Such clear images! Especially this: "stars cartwheel in zero gravity"
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Rachna read my mind before I could reach my keyboard!
I appreciate it, Rachna and Matt!
Nicely done. Loved reading it.
"stars cartwheel in zero gravity
oblivious to wishes"
Wonderful, Charlotte!
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Thanks for your lovely comments, Darryl and Bill!
Well, there you have it! Stars are only gas!*
Lol, Tim! I was in a mood when I wrote this. I actually find the night sky infinitely fascinating. Thanks for reading!
Beautiful, evocative. *
It is fascinating, Charlotte, and you would be knocked out by the stars at night here in Sedona!
Thank you, Dianne!
Tim, I have no doubt about that. I've seen the gorgeous sky st night in the NM desert. I was born there and still have relatives there although it's been years since I've visited. The night sky at my dad's in rural MS is beautiful,too. Here in the city is hard to see much, def a downside to city living.
When you hear it wound up in the Blue Fifth Review, there is nothing left for you to do but read it...
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*****One of my favorites from you. Wonderful sound, rhythm, message. Shit, everything.
***, Charlotte. What a lovely opening.
James, Nonnie, David - thanks so much for your kind comments and your time!