Truth be told: I did not go outside to write this. It was 4am and freezing.
But I gazed outside at a morning star…
morning star
radiant diadem in midnight blue
you crown a jeweled basin
celestial empress
whispering wisdom
to inky silhouettes
guardian of distant peaks
eternal protectress
for the luna moth
dancing before dawn
skymaiden, cajoling clouds
beguiled by your brilliance
to cede the heavens
early do I seek you
your sparkle, undiminished
steadfast and true as any sun
©draft, Patricia J. Franz
October 10, 2023
Patricia Franz is a kidlit writer and published poet. She believes children, dogs, and sourdough have a lot to teach us about life, joy, and wonder. She has raised two boys, four dogs, and holds a master’s degree in Theology with a focus on children’s spirituality. Patricia, her husband, her Bernese Mountain dog, Bonny, and her sourdough starter split their time between the Arizona desert and the Sierra Nevada mountains. 
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Patricia, great word choices! I had to look up diadem, but “radiant diadem in midnight blue” hooked me. I imagine you chose diadem so you would have 4 Ds (consonance) in one line! I especially love whispering wisdom /to inky silhouettes/guardian of distant peaks! I can see your luna moth dancing! Ooh, beguiled by your brilliance! Beautiful images! I love your tribute to your star. Thank you for your inspiration. 🙂