The Stars No Longer Pinned to the Black

by John Long   Feb 2, 2008


The stars no longer pinned to the black
Fell to the earth with a mighty crack.
Jagged shards, ugly and splintered,
Cold as love in it's stone grey winter.

But those that fell to the welcoming sea
Shone as floodlights for all to see,
Islands of light in the green and the blue,
Wave upon wave of kaleidoscope hues.

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  • 17 years ago

    by Lu

    But those that fell to the welcoming sea
    Shone as floodlights for all to see,
    Islands of light in the green and the blue,
    Wave upon wave of kaleidoscope hues.
    ^^^
    Amazing imagery in this stanza John!
    "kaleidoscope hues" .... excellent word choice

    Wonderful read
    Luanne

  • 17 years ago

    by Daisy if you do

    John I love the entire poem. The imagery was beautiful. Crashing indeed was my heart when I read this. Such beautiful words chose by such a talentedpoet.

  • 17 years ago

    by Sungrl And Mrs Whatsit

    Beautiful....and beautifully graphic....

  • 17 years ago

    by Ingrid

    Islands of light in the green and the blue,
    Wave upon wave of kaleidoscope hues.

    John,

    These were my favorite lines. You painted a very vivid picture her and I loved the imagery.

    Take care,
    5/5 Ingrid

  • 17 years ago

    by Tom Swart

    Excellent was the vote!!! I like your words here, nice! Just the right pace and flow. Good job. Keep up the good writing.

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