One People, One Sky Poem by Harley White

One People, One Sky

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The welkin above and the stars thereof
are a true delight to behold.
There we're connected in something to love
through the sky that can all enfold.

Boundaries vanish and strife disappears
by assuming perspective grand
when together we look at stellar spheres,
irrespective of local land.

Despite the differences that divide,
in surveying the vast beyond
our far-reaching purposes are allied
so we sense humanity's bond.

Wonders seem endless as vision wanders
amidst the scenes sidereal
while many a pensive poet ponders
how to voice the ethereal.

Though troublesome worries may get us down
the heavens our spirits uplift
in presence of firmament's jeweled crown
of night's resplendent global gift.

When comes the sundown my reveries soar
and soft I hear a mounting cry
by earthly stargazers from shore to shore,
‘We are one people neath one sky.'

Then all unite in the singular goal
of witnessing sights overhead,
thus to share their view of the cosmic whole
with feelings of oneness o'erspread.

One People, One Sky
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Topic(s) of this poem: appreciation,astronomy ,awe,humanity,space,unity,universe
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
For Global Astronomy Month (GAM)2020 AstroPoetry ~ penned at the request of Astronomers Without Borders

Image ~Silhouette portrait

Image description ~ The starry night invites to go out and look to the stars, even if you have professional telescopes at hand. The dome in the image belongs to the TRAPPIST-South robotic telescope, that had first light at ESO's La Silla Observatory, in Chile, in June 2010. TRAPPIST-South stands for TRAnsiting Planets and PlanetesImals Small Telescope-South.

Credit: ESO/E.Jehin
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Jagdish Singh Ramána 23 April 2020

A beautiful ethereal message in beautiful words. Really a great message, Mam!

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Harley White 23 April 2020

Thank you very much! I am pleased that you liked the poem...

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Anil Kumar Panda 19 March 2020

A beautiful poetry on the beauty of the cosmos and the dazzling show the night sky offers. Loved the way you have crafted the poem. 'Then all unite in the singular goal of witnessing sights overhead, thus to share their view of the cosmic whole with feelings of oneness o'erspread.'.. is so nice. Thanks for sharing.10+++ from me.

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Harley White 19 March 2020

Your words of appreciation are really gratifying! Thank you for sharing your positive response to the poem!

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