Another mostly sleepless night. But the Oracle sees beauty in those hours too. And how else would I have seen the sliver of the moon?
And look closely on the right–there’s Saturn too.
who is this self
sailing slowly through the dark
always away
blue with haunted oceans
flying from the ghosts of time
breathless as the dance
of skyholes
lingering in starfire
awakening the open eyes
of this goodnight
K. 
I love those deep rich colors and imagining it’s the night sky. Sorry you had “unrest” but glad you discovered redemption in it. Neat photo and cool that you captured the “lingering starfire.” Also really like the line “blue of haunted oceans.”
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Thanks Jade. It’s always a treat to see the night sky, no matter the reason.
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There are consolations to such nights! I must remember to look out of the window next time I have one…
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The window is the first place I look.
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Who indeed? Are we the same person when we ought to be asleep but aren’t? I wonder sometimes.
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I think not. Or else the world is different. Same result either way.
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Yes, that sounds about right.
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I like the night 🙂 – but I have to sleep, sadly. It’s so cool that you noticed Saturn – wow. And seeing those above the bright lights of the city is no small thing, Kerfe!
❤
David
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I would have preferred to be asleep. But you can’t make it happen. I looked on starfinder to see what that bright planet was, it’s been there for awhile. At the moment, Saturn is the only one visible from my view. And it’s nice that the moon is there too. She keeps her own schedule though.
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great night shot, wise to use those wakeful hours for creativity and contemplation 🙂
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The night sky is always available. Thanks Kate.
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it’s my favourite 🙂 I often think I sleep so well coz it’s the last thing I do before falling into bed … I step outside, feel all is well then sleep so deep 🙂
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That’s a good routine.
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This is beautiful, and if you can’t sleep, at least you had the beauty of the night sky.
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Thanks Merril. Yes, always a good companion.
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