I wanna wear a starry crown
jangle jewels of joy, let my soul shine
despite the flawed design;
seeds scattered in darkness
survive underground.
Galaxies grown in utero,
birthed before dragon’s eyes,
father and mother disguised,
cruise an onyx sea
sailed seven-billion years ago.
© khartless 2021, All Rights Reserved
Featured Artwork: “She saw through the night by the light from her crown of stars” Amanda Blake
d’Verse Poet’s Pub Poem–De Jackson is the host for Quadrille #141 Heady is the Poem That Wears the Crown. I immediately thought of the starry crown, first described in Revelation 12:1 but mentioned in Shirley Ann Lee’s song, “Someday,” the intro. to Kayne West’s Ghost Town.
And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.
And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
Wow. That was so beautiful ,K. Love the imagery.💕❤️💕
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Thank you very much, Grace.
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Agree with Grace. Wow. All of you fantastic poets are making my evening with your lovely verse. Wonderful poem, K.
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The imagery is lovely here, as usual with all your work. (Unbiased comment 😘) Great job my love.
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Thank you. I think you may be a bit biased, but I still like to hear these sweet compliments.
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They are well deserved.
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That was wonderful! Such beautiful imagery!
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Thank you, Dale. I appreciate your kind comments.
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My pleasure.
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I can ride on your cloud of words all day, the joyful yearning of the soul under the mystical roaming of ancient dragons. So good, K,
Pax,
Dora
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Epic comment. Thanks for swinging by, Dora.
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Oh that ancient onyx sea is a perfect close to a marvelously imagistic work. Conga rats, K!
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Thank you kindly, Ron.
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I love your use of alliteration here, especially. Well done.
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Thank you very much. It was such an epic topic.
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I liked the wearing of a stary jeweled crown despite being flawed. I enjoyed your prophetic poem from Revelation!
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Thank you kindly, Dwight.
Some say the stars represents souls saved but I see them as lives improved with the hopes of having a galaxy of brighter lights around me like so many other dead poets that have shared their wisdom through words.
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You are welcome! I love your thinking!
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‘let my soul shine despite the flawed design’ was just such an emotional line to read. Superb poetry…jn only 44 words, so much! I saw it was very literary, and appreciated the reading afterwards to see how it fit in. Very good read this morning..
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A beautiful wish to wear that crown of jangle joy.
Luvved reading this poem
Happy you dropped by to read mine
Much💜love
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Thank you kindly , Gillena.
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Thank you, Ain. Of all the crowns, this one has always intrigued me most. Appreciate you reading and commenting.
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such a delightful poem and pic, perfect pairing … the story, hmm 🙂
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Thank you kindly, Kate. Yes, I think the biblical origins is quiet the head scratcher, but one that has many layers to enjoy.
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indeed 🙂
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You make Revelation sound like fun! Maybe it will just mean a change of direction, let common sense and compassion take the driving seat next time around.
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I love this idea. Thank you, Jane. A rebirth of the universe.
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Oh, the billions of other places are probably fine. Just Earth needs a reboot.
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Wow, KH… this is fantastic. I feel enriched, having read it.
❤
David
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That’s so kind. Thank you, David. I appreciate you reading and commenting on my quadrille.
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Deeply fantastical! 👍
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Thank you kindly, Hobbo. To wear a crown of starlight, oh what a reign.
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🤣 I’m happier in warm underpants!
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Wonderful! The choice of words was just sublime! Really enjoyed it 😀
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Thank you so much for reading and for your kind comments.
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Love the imagery. Loved being drawn into it. Thank you
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Thank you kindly, Selma.
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Amazing imagery — love the cosmic atmosphere of this one!
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Thank you so much, Phillip.
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“Galaxies grown in utero.” absolutely lovely K.
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I think the motherhood theme and the idea that maybe the starry crown could be the children or lights produced took root in my subconscious. Many thanks.
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I love the thought of a “starry crown”!! Beautiful!
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Thank you kindly, dana. I do as well. Light and life. Cheers.
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Quite impressive! You have an old soul and know how to use it.
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Thank you for this wonderful comment, Susan. Made my old soul grin.
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let my soul shine
despite the flawed design; yes, awesome!
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Thank you, Mary. Appreciate this kind comment.
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Love the alliteration of ‘jangle jewels of joy’. Wonderfully drawn images K.
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