In the black of night
I step out onto the porch, no light…
Stars are bright, moon’s out
adding to the magic of the night
Wonder how many others are
are finding this night just right
Counting stars enhances the magic of the night
Pat R
3/23/20
Tonight over at dVerse Poets Pub Linda is hosting Monday Quadrille (a 44 word poem invented at dVerse) and the prompt word is “Magic”. So stop by to read or to participate go here.
thoughts and entanglements 
Very nice! Nothing like a dark night full of stars!
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Yes, I know what you mean.Thanks😊
Pat
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Nice use of repetition. It’s like an incantation. 🙂
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Mmm! Incantation! Thanks 😊
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Lovely poem…wish I lived where we could see the stars 🙂
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Thank you😊
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Welcome 🙂
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A beautiful antidote to the claustrophobia that daily life has become, Pat. I am lucky to have a lovely garden outside. I think back to the years spent in a flat with no garden and wonder if I could manage that now in a lockdown. I love the lines:
‘Stars are bright, moon’s out
adding to the magic of the night’.
I hope there are more people stargazing, counting stars, connecting the dots and reaching out to each other in a gentle, safe way.
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Having an outdoor space does help. I didn’t think staying in place would bother me as much as it is. I feel a constant need to shake off hints of the blues. But I’m sure I’m not the only one. I see on the TV that Times Square is actually free of people and vehicles! I’ve never seen that. Anyway, this too shall pass. Glad you enjoyed the read, thank you😊
Pat
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“Wonder how many others are
are finding this night just right”
a splendid contemplation of the magic of the sky at night – a gentle prompt to appreciate what is there and a prod to go and look
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Thank you Laura, glad you like it.
Pat
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The night sky is an excellent alternative to the news. (K)
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It certainly is!😊
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The moon and stars can appear magical when one pays attention to them.
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…and calming. Thank you Frank😊
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Somewhere in those stars our dream are alive!!
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Agee!😊
Pat
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Beautiful poem, Pat! The moon and the stars are magical.
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Indeed…I am sure that counting the stars enhances the experience, adding layer after layer of wonder at what you see. A lovely verse
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This is true. Thank you.
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You’re welcome 😊
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Looking up at the night sky and seeing the stars is the best!
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It sure is!
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Beautiful night out there – spring is coming. Hope you are safe and well.
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Thank you Grace. I’m well. And I’m staying put.
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The real magic is that once you begin counting you can never stop
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Mmm! True!😊
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Hi there I am nominating you for the Vincent Ehindero Blogger award. I hope you accept it. Take care Morag
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