she paints the cobalt sky with light
a gift of stars for wanderers
bright hope for weary travelers
to guide them through the dark of night

to help them set their course aright
to lead them on a path secure
she paints the cobalt sky with light
a gift of stars for wanderers

soaring on the wind she takes flight
to rise up to Valhalla’s shore
to lead brave heroes slain in war
to their reward for well-fought fights
she paints the cobalt sky with light.

Kat ~ 22 July 2016

A Rondel for Jane Dougherty’s Poetry Challenge based on the photo above by John Bauer and by the prompt words: Star, Gift, Wander, Soaring, Cobalt.