Sometimes... I See the Stars!
CUBE16 Poem35 total reviews
Comment from Cindy Warren
I love to sit and look at the moon and stars too. The blue moon last month was indeed lovely. It was a clear, cold night and we had a good view here. And I love Don McLean. I actually have that song on vinyl.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2020
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I love to sit and look at the moon and stars too. The blue moon last month was indeed lovely. It was a clear, cold night and we had a good view here. And I love Don McLean. I actually have that song on vinyl.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2020
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Aw, I wish I had any of my vinyl. It's in my head though. Thank you for the review and insightful comments.
Sal XOs....
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Such a beautiful employment of the CUBE16 here, Sally, and your yearning heart is gently woven for us all to 'see'... So glad that technology will allow you to share your 'mindsight' with us, my lady, for such is a gift that keeps on giving! ;) Thanx for sharing this one and may the stars look down on you and smile... just like you make us smile! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Such a beautiful employment of the CUBE16 here, Sally, and your yearning heart is gently woven for us all to 'see'... So glad that technology will allow you to share your 'mindsight' with us, my lady, for such is a gift that keeps on giving! ;) Thanx for sharing this one and may the stars look down on you and smile... just like you make us smile! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 09-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Thank you so much for the beautiful review and generous stars! Both are so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always
Sal XOs....
Comment from Sankey
Hey Sis! I loved your poem and that song Starry, Starry Night is one of my favourite Don McLean songs. Is he still around? Was this what you were pointing to you said prose so perhaps not. Lovely layout.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Hey Sis! I loved your poem and that song Starry, Starry Night is one of my favourite Don McLean songs. Is he still around? Was this what you were pointing to you said prose so perhaps not. Lovely layout.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the beautiful review and generous stars, dear Geoff. I'm so glad you enjoyed this and my new fav form. Sending you my best today as always and blessings for your day,
Sal XOs......
Comment from juliaSjames
You are a courageous soul, Sal. I'm delighted that the skies were clear enough for viewing the heavens. Where I live, nine miles from DC, there's a lot of light pollution.
The poem is light-hearted; I remember the old children's wishing charm, "star light star bright"
Stay safe and blessed
Julia
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
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You are a courageous soul, Sal. I'm delighted that the skies were clear enough for viewing the heavens. Where I live, nine miles from DC, there's a lot of light pollution.
The poem is light-hearted; I remember the old children's wishing charm, "star light star bright"
Stay safe and blessed
Julia
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and kindness. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs.....
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Salty,
It's such a shame that your eyesight is failing you. It makes me sad.
Has your husband ever located the ET Cluster? You must have watched the 1982 movie, "E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial)". It's easy to see why this star cluster was nick-named after the squatted, long-armed alien. The actual name for this conglomeration of stars is NGC 457 (The Owl Cluster), and it can be found (with a telescope only) in the constellation, Cassiopeia. The cluster was discovered by William Herschel in 1787. Two bright stars, phi1 and phi2 (Ï?1 and Ï?2) Cassiopeiae, are ET's eyes. They really pop out in the telescope. phi1 is brighter than phi2, so it seems like ET is winking at you. Tell your hubby to look in the area below Navi, along the plane between Ruchbah and Shedar. Cassiopeia is a great late-autumn constellation that looks like a huge "W" in the sky.
I enjoyed your Cube 16 poem very much. Sandra DuPlessis posted one the other day.
Your poem is perfect. It's actually fun to read. There's some silliness to the first verse,
"Sometimes I sit,
sometimes I don't.
Perhaps I will,
perhaps I won't." ... the repetition is very effective.
I especially like the alliteration in your closing lines, where you hurriedly admit,
"I'd better scribe
my starry song."
With the hobby of astronomy, the first thing you need to learn is the constellations. Then you can find anything you want to look at. The brightest object in the sky (after the Moon) is the planet, Venus. And second is the planet, Jupiter. After other planets... Mars and Mercury... Sirius is the brightest star. It is about 25 times brighter than our Sun.
Terrific picture to accompany your poem.
Big Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
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Hi Salty,
It's such a shame that your eyesight is failing you. It makes me sad.
Has your husband ever located the ET Cluster? You must have watched the 1982 movie, "E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial)". It's easy to see why this star cluster was nick-named after the squatted, long-armed alien. The actual name for this conglomeration of stars is NGC 457 (The Owl Cluster), and it can be found (with a telescope only) in the constellation, Cassiopeia. The cluster was discovered by William Herschel in 1787. Two bright stars, phi1 and phi2 (Ï?1 and Ï?2) Cassiopeiae, are ET's eyes. They really pop out in the telescope. phi1 is brighter than phi2, so it seems like ET is winking at you. Tell your hubby to look in the area below Navi, along the plane between Ruchbah and Shedar. Cassiopeia is a great late-autumn constellation that looks like a huge "W" in the sky.
I enjoyed your Cube 16 poem very much. Sandra DuPlessis posted one the other day.
Your poem is perfect. It's actually fun to read. There's some silliness to the first verse,
"Sometimes I sit,
sometimes I don't.
Perhaps I will,
perhaps I won't." ... the repetition is very effective.
I especially like the alliteration in your closing lines, where you hurriedly admit,
"I'd better scribe
my starry song."
With the hobby of astronomy, the first thing you need to learn is the constellations. Then you can find anything you want to look at. The brightest object in the sky (after the Moon) is the planet, Venus. And second is the planet, Jupiter. After other planets... Mars and Mercury... Sirius is the brightest star. It is about 25 times brighter than our Sun.
Terrific picture to accompany your poem.
Big Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the stellar review and starshine dear Kimbkb. My eyes are shot. My left one doen't focus on the telescope's lens at all. My right one, just barely. I cherish what ever I get though and my family's thoughtfulness.
Sending you my best today as always, and blessings always,
Sal XOs...
Comment from Cindy Decker
Sally,
I was fortunate enough to know your story, land am so touched by this poem. It's the sound of a simple meter with a very profound message. Keep looking up, Sally, in all ways possible.
Hugs and prayers,
good luck and God's blessings in all you do.
Cindy
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
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Sally,
I was fortunate enough to know your story, land am so touched by this poem. It's the sound of a simple meter with a very profound message. Keep looking up, Sally, in all ways possible.
Hugs and prayers,
good luck and God's blessings in all you do.
Cindy
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the beautiful review and glorious stars, dear Cindy. I am so honored by this. I will keep looking up, no matter what! Sending you my best today as always and blessings always,
Sal XOs...xo....
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
What a sweet poem this is! I like Robert Zimmerman's CUBE16 style poem here, and you've tossed in so many extras for us to enjoy: the beautiful videos with Don McLean's amazing tribute to Vincent Van Gogh, which I have loved since I was a teenager; and the fantastic meteor shower with the David Bowie music; plus the lovely image of the girl stargazing. Then, you bring us into your world of fading eyesight. That is really a whopper of a loss to absorb, and you're doing it gracefully. You've got a sweetheart of a husband, who is so thoughtful and kind as he holds your hand, as you step together into an unknown future. The future is really unknown for all of us, but for you, I think you need just a little extra courage, and it's contagious!
You've also given us a blue moon with many stars :-) and I think we're all grateful to Jan for sharing that video link with you.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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What a sweet poem this is! I like Robert Zimmerman's CUBE16 style poem here, and you've tossed in so many extras for us to enjoy: the beautiful videos with Don McLean's amazing tribute to Vincent Van Gogh, which I have loved since I was a teenager; and the fantastic meteor shower with the David Bowie music; plus the lovely image of the girl stargazing. Then, you bring us into your world of fading eyesight. That is really a whopper of a loss to absorb, and you're doing it gracefully. You've got a sweetheart of a husband, who is so thoughtful and kind as he holds your hand, as you step together into an unknown future. The future is really unknown for all of us, but for you, I think you need just a little extra courage, and it's contagious!
You've also given us a blue moon with many stars :-) and I think we're all grateful to Jan for sharing that video link with you.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2020
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Dear Mary Kay, thank you for the lovely review and generous stars, my friend. You are a star in my life and shining so brightly. Thank you for the blessing that you are!
Sal XOs.....xo......
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You're very welcome, dear Sally. Thank you so much, as well, for you are also a blessing, and I just keep thinking about the music video of "Vincent." When I started singing it for Jorge, I think he thought I was finally losing my mind (my singing voice is not what it was many years ago, and some of the words, taken out of context, can sound rather cray-cray). It really is such a beautiful song that has so many amazing references to Van Gogh's artwork. I hope you're doing well. Keeping you in prayer.
Love always, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from poetwatch
I enjoyed your poetic song, Sally. :) It moved me. It sounded a little like country and blues together. It made me feel sad and it made me feel happy. Weird, ain't it? I'm going to write one, then again, maybe I already have. Gotta check my computer. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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I enjoyed your poetic song, Sally. :) It moved me. It sounded a little like country and blues together. It made me feel sad and it made me feel happy. Weird, ain't it? I'm going to write one, then again, maybe I already have. Gotta check my computer. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Thank you very much for for the lovely review, dear poet. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs...
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I completely understand. As I am wearing my glasses, I feel I don't have them on, because I can't see very well. I enjoyed reading your poem and make me think, I schedule another star glazing event in West Texas for the spring.
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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I completely understand. As I am wearing my glasses, I feel I don't have them on, because I can't see very well. I enjoyed reading your poem and make me think, I schedule another star glazing event in West Texas for the spring.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and stars! Sending you my best today as always
Sal XOs.....
Comment from kmoss
This is beautifully written and your story that goes with it really helps seal the intention. The meteor video works well with it also. Sorry about the challenge that you are facing.
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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This is beautifully written and your story that goes with it really helps seal the intention. The meteor video works well with it also. Sorry about the challenge that you are facing.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the lovely review and kind comments. Both are so appreciated.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally XOs....