And The Stars Were Shining Poems

And the Stars Were Shining: Poems

by John Ashbery

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An Exploration of the Night Sky's Beauty

The night sky is a vast and mysterious place, full of wonder and beauty. For centuries, poets have been inspired by the night sky, and have written some of the most beautiful and moving poems in the English language.

In this article, we will explore some of the most famous and beloved night sky poems, and discuss the ways in which they capture the beauty and wonder of the night sky.

1. "Ode to the Night Sky" by William Blake

One of the most famous night sky poems is "Ode to the Night Sky" by William Blake. This poem is a celebration of the beauty and wonder of the night sky, and it captures the sense of awe and wonder that we all feel when we look up at the stars.

The poem begins with a description of the night sky, and the way that the stars seem to twinkle in the darkness.

And the stars of the night Beheld their image in the streams' delight.

Blake then goes on to describe the way that the night sky changes throughout the night, and the way that the stars seem to dance and move.

The Moon over the mountain And the lark in the sky - 'Tis thou and thou only Dost make me happy.

The poem ends with a prayer to the night sky, and a plea for the night sky to continue to inspire and amaze us.

For thou art of the night And of the morning. I see thy glory In the lightning's flash.

2. "The Starry Night" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Another famous night sky poem is "The Starry Night" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This poem is a description of a beautiful night sky, and the way that the stars seem to hang like lanterns in the darkness.

The poem begins with a description of the night sky, and the way that the stars seem to twinkle in the darkness.

The night is calm and cloudless, And still as the grave is the air; Above, hangs the moon, and the stars Are set in the heavens fair.

Longfellow then goes on to describe the way that the stars seem to dance and move, and the way that they seem to whisper to each other.

The rustle of leaves in the stillness, And the murmur of waters below, Are but the low whispers of nature, Asleep in the arms of the night.

The poem ends with a reflection on the beauty of the night sky, and the way that it inspires us to dream.

How beautiful is the night! How fair is the face of the moon! How sweet is the breath of the wind! How soft is the light of the stars!

3. "The Sky is a Garden" by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson was one of the most famous American poets of the 19th century, and she wrote a number of poems about the night sky. One of her most famous night sky poems is "The Sky is a Garden," which is a description of the night sky as a beautiful and mysterious place.

The poem begins with a description of the night sky, and the way that the stars seem to bloom like flowers.

The Sky is a Garden - In which the Stars grow - And the Moon like a Flower Hangs down on the Bough -

Dickinson then goes on to describe the way that the stars seem to move and dance, and the way that they seem to whisper to each other.

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And the Stars Were Shining: Poems

by John Ashbery

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2946 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	148 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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