Southern Cross
13 June 2015
ISO YAWI
An entry in the Crocodile Prize
Kina Securities Award for Poetry
In twilight when night begun
The transition of light and dark
When insects and birds songs came audible
Nocturnal creatures came active
Sky’s brightness grew dull
The atmosphere was crystal clear
I lifted my eyes and looked above
As far as my sight could reach
The wonders of the Milky Way stood firm
Bright stars glow in numerous digit
I came short in counting them
As I looked more far and wide
In the night sky of South Pacific
I recognized a group of stars
Uniquely arranged in perfect pattern
The one on Papua New Guinea’s flag
I admired the one who designed them
It was the work of God
In amazement I shouted wow!
I’ve found the Southern Cross
It was then; I picked up a pen to write
It is really awe-inspiring to recognise these groups of stars in the sky on a dark clear night. There are so many! You must learn more about them. Buy a chart.
I used to love stargazing in PNG but down in Sydney the city lights at night stop us from seeing them bright and clear. We have to get away to the country to see them.
Keep writing, Iso!
Posted by: Barbara Short | 13 June 2015 at 08:24 AM
You speak of a beautiful constellation.
Posted by: Michael Dom | 13 June 2015 at 05:40 AM