The Sky At Night

[poliphilo]

I'm not afraid of the dark; I'll quite happily wander round the fields at night; but only so long as I don't move my eyes above the treeline. As soon as I look up at the stars (something I love to do) I start to feel uneasy. The stars are scary. Even more so the gaps between them. Look up and you're looking into Forever- and Forever is looking back.

Comments

[puddleshark.livejournal.com]

I used to feel an overpowering sense of wonder at the stars, back when I lived in a place with dark skies and could see the Milky Way... But there's so much light pollution around here the visible stars are numbered in their dozens, not a hint of infinity now.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I don't find light pollution makes any difference. I may not be able to see many stars- but I know they're out there.