Would You Like a Slice of Night Sky?

Summary

The web content is a reflective piece on the beauty of the night sky, juxtaposed with the ongoing global crisis due to a ravaging virus.

Abstract

The author of the web content shares a personal moment of serene contemplation under the night sky, observing celestial bodies such as the moon, Venus, and the constellation Orion. The setting is a peaceful beach where the author finds solace amidst the global pandemic's chaos. The beauty of the stars, planets, and constellations is vividly described, with the author expressing gratitude for the opportunity to witness such splendor. Despite the world's turmoil, the author finds a moment of tranquility, enhanced by the music of Pink Floyd and The Doors, and a beer in hand. The experience is marred only by the intrusive lights of nearby fishing boats. The piece concludes with a thank you to Dr. Mehmet Yildiz and the Illumination team for providing a platform for the author's words.

Opinions

The author feels a profound sense of joy and freedom while gazing at the night sky, appreciating the celestial bodies' beauty.
There is a sense of gratitude for the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the night sky, especially during a time of global crisis.
The author expresses a contrast between the peaceful beach setting and the chaotic world affected by a virus, highlighting a feeling of blessedness to be away from the turmoil.
The intrusive lights from fishing boats are seen as a disturbance to the otherwise serene environment.
The author's experience is enhanced by listening to music from Pink Floyd and The Doors, suggesting a personal preference for these artists during such reflective moments.
There is an appreciation for the platform provided by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz and the Illumination team, acknowledging the value of sharing personal reflections.

free verse poetry

Pondering joyous freedom under The twilight sky, The setting moon is waxing a smile Towards me, accompanied By its celestial friend venus, Lying to the northeast of the happy moon.

Orion in all its heavenly wonder The night sky to adorn, It’s time for setting A few hours away yet.

Oh wait, if I look on Aldebaran Directly north of our smiling moon Without focus I can catch a vague glimpse of The Pleiades just above venus In the warm evening sky.

“Look it’s full of stars.”

All this wonder as I sit here after sunset In my beach chair of awe Drinking a beer, A beer on the beach is certainly good for you!

To find this in one small slice of the night sky As I’m listening to a bit of Pink Floyd and The Doors, Waves rolling in from a now black sea.

It’s peaceful at this time while the world is on fire With a ravaging virus, How blessed I am to be on a beach, Free of chaos and death.

Can someone tell those fishing boats To please turn down those feckin’ lights!

Thank you Dr Mehmet Yildiz and the Illumination team for giving my words a platform here at Illumination… Thank you all for reading and your valuable time. J.

POETRY

Would You Like a Slice of Night Sky?

free verse poetry