Here is Colleen Chesebro’s TANKA TUESDAY WEEKLY POETRY CHALLENGE: POET’S CHOICE #237!
We have blue lights reflecting off the trees next to the back deck. It’s a spectacular combination of the twinkling stars above and the bugs that fly through the light beams that add to the night show!
This is a picture I took while laying on my lounge chair stargazing. It was the inspiration for the Tanka Poem below.
encroaching darkness
retreats into the forest
beneath stars soft glow
Brilliant blue beams decorate
my piece of eternal night
Terrific Denise.
Thanks, John 🙂
A beautiful poem for a beautiful evening!
Thank you, Priscilla:) There’s nothing like summer star gazing!
I’m so envious of that beautiful view, Denise, Your Tanka is the perfect match for such an amazing photo. Happy stargazing!
Thanks, Mae. Although it doesn’t offer us much sky from this spot, we don’t mind. Can’t wait for the meteor showers soon!
Lovely poem, Denise.
Thank you, Joan 🙂
Wow that is just so peaceful and relaxing and beautiful.💜
Thank you, Willow 🙂 It’s a perfect place to just be.
It certainly sounds it 💜
Beautiful and peaceful poem and picture, Denise. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you, Harmony 🙂 It’s a peaceful spot to reconnect with nature and self.
I like how it all stitches together. Lovely.
Thanks, Craig. It’s a perfect spot where nature works her wonders.
Beautiful view and verse, Denise.
Thank you, Staci 🙂 The view inspires the verse. xo
Gorgeous prose, Denise!
Thank you, Jan 🙂 It’s hard not to be inspired by the beauty.
Very serene, Denise. 🙂
Thank you, Marsha 🙂 That spot is.
😀
Denise, what are the blue lights from? I’m stunned at the spectacular view you have. This is a lovely, peaceful tanka poem. Excellent! <3
Thank you, Colleen 🙂 It is an amazing spot to just be and look at our small slice of the stars.
I’m not sure what it’s called, but you plug it in and it has a stake to go into the dirt. It shines out a blue light that looks like little stars in the trees. My husband says it reminds him of Disneyland… lol.
Yes, we are very lucky to be surrounded by such beauty. xo
Oh, that sounds so cool! I suppose the blue light does not draw the bugs either? Lovely spot to dream up more poetry, Denise. <3
I don’t see a lot of bugs at the light but when they fly through the beams it’s glittery or flashy. Yes, the perfect spot to let the words find me 🙂 xo
Wonderful tanka, Denise. I love that last line. Fabulous.
Thank you, Diana 🙂 Happy that last line captured your attention! xo
Oh wow, Denise, a great picture and poem.
Thanks, Robbie 🙂
What a stunning night sky.. so beautiful when you get a clear night..xx
Thanks, Sally! Yes, it amazes me everytime I star gaze. Xo
Beautiful, Denise. I love how your words beckoned me into the night. 🌟
Thank you, Gwen. There is nothing like summer night stargazing!
That’s a stunning Tanka and your description is beautiful too, as is your photo 💜💜
Thank you. Willow. There is nothing more inspiring than a night under the stars.
That is very true , as long as you stay warm 💜