Poetry Shelf themes

Posted: Friday Sep 20, 2024

Stars

Living in a clearing in the bush out west, with expanse views of sky and the Waitākere Ranges, we get to appreciate the night sky, the glow of planets and salt and pepper stars. It’s beauty, it’s balm, it’s that sweet moment of contemplation. I often travel to city appointments before the sun comes up, and again the sky is a source of wonder.

I loved looking through my poetry shelves for poems with star glints – yes I fell upon beauty, a gleam here, a night glimmer there, but I was surprised how many of the poems I picked made me feel something. That moved me. Deeply.

Two more themes left in this series, but looks like I am creating a second group, it is such a satisfying thing to do and share. Thanks to all the poets who have contributed.

Read poems here: Poetry Shelf themes: Stars | NZ Poetry Shelf