Comment from barkingdog

Excellent

Ancient light ... so true.
Your notes are quite 'illuminating'. (lol) We never really think about these wonders of the universe.

Your 5-7-5 has fine 's' assonance and 'ar' internal rhyme or is that also assonance? haha
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018

Lol, I sometimes look at the sky and don't think about how far away they are, but once your mind strays down that path...you realize how much we do not understand.
Carol

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

I've always found those facts fascinating, and your poem expressed it well. Fine form and presentation. I've also wondered if sound travels out into the galaxies...all those musical notes floating around would be cool! Ha ha ha.

Distant stars sparkle -
midnight sky illumined by
beams of ancient light

Superb medley of S and L and M sounds makes this great to read aloud. Excellent word economy. Excellent imagery. Enjoyed this!

Sparkle-smiles,
rd

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018

Recently I marveled at how huge the stars appeared up in northern California, way north of San Francisco. It's strange to think about how very far away they are, and in some cases by the time you see the light the stars may not exist anymore. Then if you think about how huge the universe is - infinite in fact, it's amazing and almost impossible to really understand. I love it!

Sound doesn't travel in space because it needs molecules to transmit the vibration. But it turns out there's ancient dust left from old stars that can transmit very low frequency sound - our ears could not hear it. I don't know why, but that gives me such a happy feeling. I'm an odd duck, lol.

hugs,
Carol

reply by rama devi on 06-Nov-2018

How fascinating. Thanks for sharing. That gives me a happy feeling too. I love odd ducks!

Hugs,
rd

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Yes, that's always such a marvel, isn't it. We can see stars - or at least their light long after they have already ceased to exist. A nice contemplative 5-7-5, Carol!

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018

I love to contemplate the stars and the universe - it is so mysterious. We will never figure it out!
Carol

Comment from Cass Carlton

Excellent

This is a fascinating little piece about a very big subject. Yes, I have pondered on the fact that the lights in the sky we call stars are actually what they looked like in the past. However recent or long ago it may be. The stars and the celestial bodies of our solar system are awe inspiring when you think about them. I remember watching a movie once where the characters had to gallop at full stretch across the floor of a canyon to be at a certain point when the sun touched it. The shadows of the cliffs and crags moved so swiftly, it made me realise just how fast the sun moves in its passage across the sky. We think of the sun as being a slow ,majestic object rolling slowly from horizon to horizon, but we don't have any concept of the speed at which it travels. Well, I didn't until I saw that movie, and it was a revelation to me. Anyway, great little poem, Well done cheers Cass

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018

Thanks, Cass, there is so much to contemplate in our world and beyond! I love that the sun orbits the center of the Milky Way, we don't often think about that...
Thanks so much for reading :))
Carol

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

very nice, Carol. I like anything to do with outer space or the heavens. Your poem speaks to that in a natural-flowing voice. I am always fascinated with the stars. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Bob

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2018

Thanks so much, Bob,
Carol

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I think I actually wrote one of these sometime ago. Yes indeed, the star my well of burnt out by now, he cause of the light year's distance from is. Well done Carol, good entry in this contest, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018

Thanks so much Roy!
Carol

reply by royowen on 05-Nov-2018

Welcome

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

nice work up for your poem it is amazing it only takes a second for the moon to reach the earth. the info on the sun and stars are great.

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018

Thanks, NASA really has some great info - and pictures!
Carol

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

So, as an author, I will say that this is a well-written 5-7-5 for the contest. But, as a science nerd, I am totally 'geeking out' over your wonderful offering here, Carol - absolutely love it!! :) ;) Good luck in the contest, ma'am -- you would definitely have my vote! ;) ;) Yvette ;)

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018

Thank you, I am also a science nerd, as you know, lol. I took an astronomy class years ago, it was fascinating! :))
Carol

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

It's fascinating to see these wonderful photos of the heavens. We never tire of looking at them. At least I don't. Your nice poem is well composed and described. Good luck in the contest. Author's note is a good accompaniment to your entry.
Marilyn

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Nov-2018

NASA has some amazing stuff online - this picture for example! Thanks for enjoying my poem about space and time :))
Carol

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Carol, this is a beautiful 5-7-5 poem and one of the best if not the best I've read so far. Oh yeah, the starlit night with the ancient stars fascinates me as well. Good luck in the contest. Warm regards. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2018

I think many people don't realize how far away those stars are. It fascinates me! Thanks for the review :))
Carol