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Confounding Paradox

Confounding Paradox Are there exoplanets evolving, terrains for the living? Living forms upon rivers, microbes drifting in the air? Do they breathe oxygen, a unique concoction of gen? Primeval human questions borne out of conceit unveil apprehensive curiosity Antiquated they must be encapsulated inside the boundaries of mortal frailty Beings are ephemeral and aged galaxies yield their jewels in a fiery embrace Breaking then merging with brilliant mystical islands in the vastness of space Life propitiously ubiquitous weave throughout obscured mazes encompassing The most confounding paradox is existence and to probing souls enlightening Penned: 4:17 P.M. 10/27/2016 Aboard cruise liner: Vision of the Seas Argostoli, Greece

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Jim Slaughter

Date: 2/1/2023 11:27:00 AM

And "life" will most probably always be a "paradox", ab. And it probably always should be. You do some really deep thinking "aboard cruise liners", n'est-ce pas?

Anselmo Boles
Date: 2/1/2023 12:40:00 PM

Agreed. Thanks for sharing your thoughts which parallel's mine, Jim. Yes, sometimes my mind wanders into deep, dark space, as the ship drifts. Merci. I can only mumble in French. Lol!...ab

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/10/2023 3:32:00 AM

Interesting ideas. I guess if time keeps going on humans may find if all plants/stars, etc. are suitable for human existence. I think no, but only God knows for sure. Thanks for sharing your ideas and dropping by my page. Sara

Anselmo Boles
Date: 1/11/2023 7:45:00 PM

I believe that if humanity journeys into the unknown with good intentions, then there is hope of flourishing somewhere in the cosmos. It's always a pleasure reading your wonderful work Sara!...ab

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/5/2023 3:21:00 PM

I'm giving you an A+ in Advanced Philosophy for this one, Anselmo. Deep! :) gw

Anselmo Boles
Date: 1/7/2023 12:00:00 AM

Gershon, I think my head just expanded and floated like a hot air balloon! Thanks a million!...ab

Timothy Ray

Date: 1/3/2023 8:47:00 AM

what is out there runs deeper since we came to reason we are not the center of it all....you beg the question, what it is all about Alfie....and why the silence....ahh the ponderings on the aft....nice romp into it all

Anselmo Boles
Date: 1/3/2023 7:34:00 PM

Happ New Year Timothy, I hope the holidays turned good for you! Thank you for sharing your very intelligent thoughts. Well... NASA estimates that in our galaxy alone, there are at least 100 billion planets. Within me, is this overwhelming belief that we(humans), are but one of the countless thinking life forms inhabiting this incomprehensible universe, awed by its mysteriousness. So, the yarn keeps unraveling in quietude!...ab

Jim Slaughter

Date: 1/2/2023 1:11:00 PM

Wow! Anselmo! Most people just enjoy the food, drink, shuffleboard, and camaraderie on an ocean cruise. But this "paradox" you write about here is a mystery that will, most likely, never be solved...and I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing.

Anselmo Boles
Date: 1/3/2023 7:40:00 PM

Hahaha, I do imbibe in some of the activities. My humble take is that if humans aren't lucky enough to come across other life forms here on Earth, then those who are lucky enough to travel outside of our domain, most likely will. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the matter Jim!...ab

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/31/2022 6:59:00 PM

Some profound contemplation taking place on board the Sight of the Rhapsody of the Oceans! Happy Cruising, Anselmo! And may this New Year bring you and your loved ones much joy and happiness.

Anselmo Boles
Date: 1/1/2023 11:45:00 AM

Thank you, and to you and those close to your heart, Peace and Love!...ab

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/30/2022 8:43:00 PM

Some heavy thoughts aboard the Vision of the Seas! Happy Sailing, Anselmo!

Anselmo Boles
Date: 12/30/2022 9:34:00 PM

Hahaha, thank you Kim. This poem was actually written in 2016, but I did just get off another cruise ship, the Rhapsody of the Seas.in.November. Wishing you spiritual fortunes in 2023!