The Night Sky Poem by Deanna Samuels

The evening air was crystal clear and warm
Not a cloud above to mar a perfect night
Drove from the town lights to the wooded countryside
Tall trees stood dark and mysterious along the road
Not a breath of wind to stir movement of their branches
Then it happened, the tree lined road suddenly ended
Their close darkness fell back into the blackness beyond
Without warning, behold, the night sky came into full view
I looked up and gasped, astounded
The sky above was ablaze with countless sparkling stars
Every part appeared to have a diamond glittering
From the tiniest carat to the magnificent Koh-i-Noor
The millions, trillions of stars shining took my breath away
Never have I seen the night sky so clear, bright and defined
My mind was blown away, filled with wonder
The wonder of creation
The wonder of our night sky


Seen in Durham Region, Ontario and written in Richmond Hill, Ontario
24th August 2019.