Ethereal Skies Poem by Andrea Rieck

On invisible wings, doth the moon rise
bringing to the black and violet sky its faithful hue
of magic bold, of life’s eternal dance
It burns the skies with enchantment strong

And through the course of time, through birth and death, stars continue on
lighting the night with mists of hazy white
Wonder for the heart is hidden in that shimmering song
What we see is only the tiniest piece of an endless universe so bright

And when leaves fly, like emeralds on the wind
and on winter days when snow does take its roll
and on warm summer days, when the sun’s to be enjoyed
night still finds it’s way, ethereal inspiration for the wandering soul

And although it is dark, it is also light
Don’t be afraid of shimmering moonlight, of halos of stars
such beauty is rare
and the miracle it is lies far beyond compare

Next time the sun goes down to sleep
go and imagine what is in that stellar sky
Gaze upon that surface of un-expected deep
think of an angel in flight, or of rain as falling hope

Think of all there is and will be
think of yourself, in the bath of moonlight
think of all you know and long to see
think of how you’re thankful for the day
as well as for the beauty of the night