clock hands coincide
alcohol, fireworks, bagpipes
relentless orbit
~
n.b. A fleeting moment in the grand scheme of things. Our solar system wheels on through the Universe, no looking back.
~
CLP 01/01/2022
on time
Tag Archives: Universe
on space
as I die will I remember
when we were in our teens
walking you home, my bicycle to hand
under a sky so deep
the enormity of creation emphasised
the insignificance of us?
~
CLP 25/12/2021
on light
we, who came from stars
are sure that we will return
to from whence we came
~
CLP 10/11/2021
Dream #14
the Moon lies
in some galactic gutter
off his face on space junk
leaving all the lights on
so many colours, constellations confused
by brilliance of the luminous clutter
and you here, warm, safe, sound asleep
to the universal song and dance
of the stars going loopy
given their chance
~
CLP 09/06/2021
On the Moon
New, she draws out light
enlivens heaven’s starred cloth
that wraps all in dreams
~
https://www.moongiant.com/phase/10/16/2020
CLP 16/09/2020
On High
Clouds cleared, stars shone bright
Beneath The Plough, just to the right
Tear drop of comet
Smeared on the night
~
n.b. Absolutely beautiful. It is worth waiting up for comet Neowise. An omen? Whatever. It is wondrous.
Please excuse my rough star map (copyright Really Badly Drawn Star Guides inc).
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CLP 20/07/2020
On High
Drape of perfect blue
Dissolved by summer heat
Reveals heaven’s gifts
~
CLP 19/07/2020
Universe
When I look up
After the orange half-moon has crept behind the oaks
I see the un-imaginal number of stars
Come to light
And am overawed
Every time
.
Every time
.
Every time
.
If every star
Carries a wish
A prayer
A question
It just shows
How little we know
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CLP 06/12/2019
Voyage des Mots 