Dancing On Star Tops



Dancing On Star Tops

Gazing down
and they gaze up.
From lifetime
Of pointed light.
Night-time dialled up
Loud: strong.
Listen… hum and hum
Their shining song.

Step one, step two
I sweep and leap
In hidden clouds.
In black unknown.
Still bright: light
Are stars in my night.

Still they glow,
Quick quick
and slow.

Still, still:
Ssshhh…
I hear their tap.

On tops
I dance.. and dance.

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This poem reflects the warmth, love and security I feel within my family.

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Submitted by colinlwilson on May 16, 2023

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Colin Wilson

I have been writing poetry since I was 18. In the last 3 years I have self published 3 anthologies, purely for family and friends. With more time on my hands now and together with my other passion of painting in oils, I want to explore this beautiful world of ours. more…

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