The Night Sky #tanka

When fears come alive
The immense unknown spreads forth
Wonder fills the mind
From ancient times until now
Distant stars fill us with awe

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This was written for Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge. This week we were given a theme, The Night Sky. I chose to do a tanka using the theme, and also titled my poem with the theme :)

23 thoughts on “The Night Sky #tanka”

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Marje @ Kyrosmagica September 27, 2020 at 7:24 am

Awesome Trent. :)

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trentpmcd Post authorSeptember 27, 2020 at 8:05 am

Thanks :)

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1. Marje @ Kyrosmagica September 28, 2020 at 2:29 am
  
  :)
  
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Colleen M. Chesebro September 23, 2020 at 6:55 pm

What an excellent tanka poem, Trent. I love how you captured the mystery of the night sky and the awe that overcomes us all. <3

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trentpmcd Post authorSeptember 23, 2020 at 7:46 pm

Thanks, Colleen! I’m glad you enjoyed the tanka :)

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro September 23, 2020 at 11:03 pm
  
  It was fabulous! 😍
  
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  1. trentpmcd Post authorSeptember 24, 2020 at 7:19 am
    
    Thanks!
    
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Desiree S. Brown September 23, 2020 at 7:45 am

Beautifully written. The star’s mysterious nature will always have a grip on the curious and imaginative.

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trentpmcd Post authorSeptember 23, 2020 at 8:38 am

Thanks. I think even when we have found ways to travel to them, the stars will always hold a bit of magic to our minds.

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robertawrites235681907 September 22, 2020 at 1:08 pm

An excellent poem, Trent.

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trentpmcd Post authorSeptember 22, 2020 at 2:55 pm

Thanks, Robbie.

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Chel Owens September 22, 2020 at 12:08 pm

Now do a humorous haiku on the seasons! ;)

(I do like the awe you capture with your words.)

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trentpmcd Post authorSeptember 22, 2020 at 2:55 pm

Hmm, I think I need to stop by your site, because I missed that… ;) Thanks.

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1. Chel Owens September 22, 2020 at 5:24 pm
  
  Yaaaaaaay!
  
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notestowomen September 22, 2020 at 9:52 am

Beautifully written, Trent. Your image reminds me of a couple of nights ago when very early in the morning, I looked out and the sky was dark so I was able to see the stars. It was such a blessing :)

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trentpmcd Post authorSeptember 22, 2020 at 10:05 am

Thanks! I love to watch the stars, though I don’t see the Milky Way very often, which can be seen in this photo.

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1. notestowomen September 22, 2020 at 10:10 am
  
  You’re welcome. I would love to see the Milky Way at least once.
  
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  1. trentpmcd Post authorSeptember 22, 2020 at 10:17 am
    
    Spend some time in the mountains – almost always crystal clear skies. Ironically, this photo was taken in the middle of a town near the ocean. I think since there were no lights on the ocean I was able to get a clear view with little light pollution.
    
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    1. notestowomen September 22, 2020 at 10:51 am
      
      Sounds ideal. Spending time in the mountains, seeing the crystal clear skies and the Milky Way. This is going on my bucket list.
      
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