The Beauty Found in Unexpected Places
By AHA
When you look up at the sky, what do you see?
Beauty at different times of the night and day,
in lightness or darkness,
it’s a place of beauty existing so far away.
Bright lights, stars in skies
that one can only imagine how it looks up close,
but how the creator created such beauty in an unexpected place
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AHA this is such a wonderful way to explain how every aspect of life can be beautiful. Even in the most unexpected areas of life, the creator has brought us so much beauty. Being able to appreciate all kinds of beauty and expressing it in this way is in fact beautiful.
This poem made me feel very appreciative of everything around me and nature. I really liked how “day” and “away” rhyme as well as how “in lightness or darkness” and “bright lights, stars in skies” are separated to emphasize the beauty that is all around us. It is interesting that you use the word “unexpected” and expanding on this might be helpful to juxtapose why we do not expect/realize the beauty that is all around us. The poem is lighthearted and made me feel happy so keep up the good work!
This piece beautifully encapsulates the awe and wonder of looking up at the sky. It reminds us of the ever-changing beauty that exists above us, whether in the light of day or the dark of night. The imagery of distant stars and the sense of mystery behind the creation of such splendor evoke a deep appreciation for the universe’s hidden wonders. It’s a gentle reminder of how the simplest act of looking up can fill us with awe and inspiration.
The pursuit of something grand and beautiful can sometimes hide the beauty in what’s hiding in plain sight.
What a beautiful finish by mentioning a creator, gave me chills!
I love this poem and the way it praises something which is often not paid attention to but is always present. It emphasizes the importance of finding beauty in the finer things in the world. It is also very thought provoking, especially the last two lines, making readers imagine how it must look from up close, and how it is so beautiful anywhere you go. Besides for potentially better capitalization, it is a beautiful poem and creates importance in something which is not always appreciated.