“In this place of darkness and malediction we can but stand in awe and remember its stateless, faceless and nameless victims. Close your eyes and look: endless nocturnal processions are converging here, and here it is always night. Here heaven and earth are on fire.” — Elie Wiesel
A reminder that even in a world shadowed by sorrow, the night still offers its quieter lights — small, celestial gestures that help us keep looking up.


Two Heavenly Lights
I’m a sucker for a crescent moon,
and there below his silver spoon
on this cloudy wintry night
I espied another bright light —
a vision unexpectedly imbued,
sidling toward the glowing moon.
Venus, elegantly blushing with attractiveness,
and the moon beaming with handsomeness —
two twinkling heavenly lights
coyly conversing through the veil of night.
Ivor Steven © June 2026

Gorgeous on all three levels- verse, images and music.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful words, Violet
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Beautiful photos and poem.
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Thank you very much, Sadje 💙📘🌏
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You’re very welcome
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Thank you for this hopeful post
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It began with a lucky and hopeful photo on a dark cloudy night…
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A delightful image, Ivor
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Thank you very much, and it was a lucky photo on a dark cloudy night, Robbie
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So very lovely, Ivor.
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Thank you so very much, Dale
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Breathtaking on every level and so romantic, my dear friend ♥️
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Thank you very much for your lovely comments my dear friend … sorry about not getting to posts … at the moment, (((yesterday and today so far))) I have no internet connection, the technicians are working on it!!! 🥰💻🌏🤗
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Good luck, my friend! 🤞🏼💻🌏😄
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No luck so far, I’ll have to the Cafe this afternoon to post my tonight’s article … oh well, me and Frankie like it there anyway 🥰📘🌏📖
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Beautiful poem 🤗💙💙🤗
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Thank you so much, Carol 💙📘🌏🌖
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It’s so comforting
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Thank you kindly 🤗🌖
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You’re welcome I wish you all the best in your endeavor
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So lovely! Photos, quote, poem, and song! 🙂 Your poem is so serene, so charming, so amorous! 🙂
The constants in nature are of such importance in our lives. Ever grateful for them! And, yes, we must keep looking up! 🙂 (((HUGS))) ❤️⭒₊ ⊹🌕₊ ⊹⭒❤️
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Thank you for all of your wonderful comments, Carolyn (((HUGS))) 🥰📘💻🌖
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A powerful piece showing how even in deep darkness, the moon and Venus still bring quiet hope, beauty, and wonder to the night.
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Thank you so much for thoughtful words, Rohingya
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It’s my pleasure 😊❤️
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A good combination
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Thank you very much, Derrick
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. 💙💙
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Thank you for reading my words 💙📘📖
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