Comment from Pearl Edwards

Exceptional

A perfect spot you found for this unusual word Craig. Yes the night sky is far more wondrous when you are away from the big city lights. The one I remember most is one night in Uluru. Lovely rhyming poetry about the 'wondrous star-filled sky'.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2018

I've never been there, but I hope to make it one day, Valda. That's if you can still get close enough to enjoy it (not that I want to climb it, but to stand at the foot would be awesome, I imagine). Thanks for the fantastic rating and comments - Craig

Comment from royowen

Excellent

A beautifully composed and thoughtfully rendered work, you've taken on the mantle of the wordsmith in ypthis finely tuned work. The work is eloquent with being overbearing, the substance has depth, and travels eloquently to its literary conclusion with articulate purpose, well done, blessings, Roy
I've had trouble with the 'au' sounds and 'or' sounds with Americans too, well done, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2018

Thanks so much for the very lovely comments, Roy. They're greatly appreciated - Craig

reply by royowen on 22-Jun-2018

Most welcome

Comment from Craigitar

Excellent

Very well done! This is full of good imagery, strong rhythm and solid rhyme (once you explained "port", "caught" and Australian ears). Your poem actually takes one on a little journey through the night, culminating with, "...together we can contemplate the shining of the moon." This is a great line, perfectly placed at the end of a very good poem. Great writing!

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments. I'm pleased you enjoyed :) Craig

Comment from Jennifer Major-Byers

Excellent

I was drawn to read by title and picture but your words transported me and held me captive in the world you created. Nicely done, even to these American ears. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece. Jennifer

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2018

Thanks very much for the very lovely comments, Jennifer. I appreciate the kindness. Craig

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

I love that picture, and your poem is so beautiful. I'm sorry to be out of sixes. I spent them all. What a crazy word. My mind hears the Lucy part. It's like naming the moon Lucy :) I love star gazing when the weather is warm and not thirty below zero. I love your description, "the dazzling blanket up above, the jewel-encrusted sky". Just lovely.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2018

Thanks very much, Joy. Much appreciated - as always :) Craig

Comment from Yemima Kebede1

Excellent

Wow! Great job! This poem is so beautiful. I really love the rhyme scheme. I loved the ending when you said-- "together we can contemplate the shining of the moon". Keep up the great work and I hope you have a blessed day. Congratulations!

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2018

Thank you very much for the very kind comments, and you have a wonderful day, too! Cheers, Craig

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

I loved the artwork, presentation and the tone and feel of this piece.
Vivid imagery throughout.

The last stanza was partiuclarly beautiful.

Well done.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely review, Janet. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Cindy McIntyre

Excellent

This is such a lovely poem and so filled with descriptive words and the imagery can put the reader right there. I enjoyed the rhyming pattern throughout--and that beautiful shining moon!

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments, Cindy. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

This is a lovely poem. You presented it well, and the rhyming pattern was pleasant. (I figured the rhyming of port and caught had to be an Australian thing.)

Another new word to use in stories about the moonlit nights. Thank you for sharing,

~patty~

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018

Of course it's an Aussie thing. If I meant "cot", I'd type "cot" ;-)

Hehe, such a stirrer - sorry.

Thanks again for the continued support, Patty :)

Craig

Comment from Air Spirit

Exceptional

This is really an outstanding poem... I loved everything about it... the dreamy, surreal picture drew me in to bathe in the moonlight...there are so many great lines: "...it lights the midnight dance of waves along the waterfront..." and "...the dazzling blanket up above, the jewel-encrusted sky,
the meteors and comets as they silently race by..." your words harmonize and flow effortlessly across the page, reflecting the mood and tone of your picture... outstanding!

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018

Thank you for the wonderfully generous comments, and the exceptional rating. I'm glad you enjoyed, and extremely grateful for the lovely review. Craig