Photo by John McKaveney ~ Hotel
Kulmhotel Gornergrat Observatory Hotel in Switzerland, located at 10,171 feet.”
atop this alpine inn
a most magical sight
an observatory awaits
bathed in starlight
as dusk slips away
and night sky unfurls
constellations dance
in celestial swirls
orion is waltzing holds
ursa major tight
cassiopeia spins
in starry delight
lean close, my darling
we must listen well
the dense milky way
has stories to tell
of comets lost
and lunar spring
black holes that hum
quasars that sing
at dawn there's espresso
brewed with great care
steam spirals swirling
like galaxies rare
It's Poetics Tuesday in dVerse Poets Pub ~ Lillian shares four images as inspiration for our poems today. We are to choose one of them. I chose this fascinating image.
as dusk slips away
ReplyDeleteand night sky unfurls
constellations dance
in celestial swirls
This part just jumps out at me I can feel the magical transition - Truedessa
Dearest Helen,
ReplyDeleteWell, observing the sky and all. that is in it, at such an altitude is sure upliften and almost other worldly.
Such a steamy espresso is also enlightening.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a magical night it is. Love the constellation dance Helen!
ReplyDeleteSo magical......I envision the vast expanse of the night sky as I read.
ReplyDeleteOh my, this took my breath away, Helen, this dance, this magic, that catches us up to night stars overhead and then to awaken to another dance, "steam spirals swirling/ like galaxies rare"! What more can one ask!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful poem. You made us dream of something that takes us out of everyday life. Thanks🌼!!
ReplyDeleteI love those espresso steam swirls, like the nebulae
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the romance, Helen: the inn and observatory ‘bathed in starlight / as dusk slips away’ and the constellations dancing, with Orion holding Ursa Major tight. I especially love the simile with espresso ‘steam spirals swirling like galaxies rare’.
ReplyDeleteOh how I love this....and I expect John will as well. You've taken the photo, and the place it's taken, and expanded into the glory of this place and what it allows us to see. I love the idea of Orion dancing and holding tight Ursa Major....your mention of other sites/sights from the observatory....bringing us so close to all these constellations and then bringing us back to earth with the espresso. Fabulous writing to the prompt! :) Love it!
ReplyDeleteNicely done, Helen. This one made me smile as I imagined all of your implied meanings! Beautifully written.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStunning work done, my dear Helen! I love; "cassiopeia spins in starry delight." ❤️❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteOh I want to stay here. You make it sound so amazing!
ReplyDeleteConstellations dance in celestial swirls, I love the dance and the music in the universe.
ReplyDeleteThis is the real dancing with the stars...
ReplyDeleteA truly enchanting poem. Love the sensory aspects and how morning espresso mimics the stars.
ReplyDeleteWhat a magical poem, Helen! Love the celestial dance you choreographed beautifully!
ReplyDeleteAll the wonders in your poem and espresso, too.🤩
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