Summary
Jupiter Grant reflects on a late-night sky-gazing experience through a tanka poem, accompanied by a photograph of the night sky.
Abstract
The article "A Night Sky Full of Clouds" by Jupiter Grant captures the author's contemplative experience of observing the night sky from the comfort of their home. The piece is centered around a tanka poem that describes the peaceful procession of clouds across the starry backdrop. The author, who is also a self-published author, blogger, narrator, and audiobook producer, uses the tanka form to convey the serene and transient nature of the night sky as seen through the lens of insomnia. The article includes a captivating image by Jonas Verstuyft, sourced from Unsplash, which complements the poem's imagery. Additionally, Grant provides links to their other works on Medium, inviting readers to explore more of their writing, including pieces on insomnia and tanka poetry inspired by the Tarot's Major Arcana.
Opinions
I gaze at the night from the chair at my window and follow the clouds as they drift across the sky; a cotton-wool procession.
Jupiter Grant is a self-published author, blogger, narrator, and audiobook producer.
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