Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

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A Galaxy Wish

Shyly the saffron sun withdrew
Behind the purple hills.
All was calm and lonely.
I sat at the tiller of my boat.
Barely moving in the placid lake.
Occasionally a fish would jump
Out and back in the water,
Leaving a vortex of rings,
It reminded me of
Visions of vibrant views
Of a spiral galaxy far off
The Leo constellation.
Perhaps there is a habitable planet there!

It was a sight not possible to see
Without proper equipment.
So I kicked the boat’s engine alive
And headed to the shore.
As usual the beach was not clean.
Used paper plates, empty tins,
Garbage bags overflowing.
Man will never learn.
How I wish I could survive
To live alone in that galaxy.

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Eve Roper May 23, 2021 at 7:22 PM The punishment keeps going to our world. It's like nobody care's or leave it to the other smock to clean it up.. :'(

Beryl Edmonds May 23, 2021 at 3:12 PM A wonderful write Victor, wouldn’t it be nice to take off to a planet for some peace and space, far away from the human race and no litter louts. “To dream the impossible dream”… Belle

Christuraj Alex May 23, 2021 at 1:16 AM Human error beautifully highlighted.

Alexis Y. May 22, 2021 at 9:18 PM Hi Victor, Your imagery is somber and delightful. I hope man will learn their lesson soon. A have good evening, my friend:-) Alexis

Evelyn Judy Buehler May 22, 2021 at 12:08 PM Vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the lake, the sun and hills and outer space, make this poem especially captivating. :)

Kim Rodrigues May 22, 2021 at 10:14 AM Great imagery...both happy and sad.

Sara Kendrick May 22, 2021 at 8:41 AM Well, sometimes we have to pick up a few things left behind and if each person would do that maybe the beaches would be clean. Your visit to my page was uplifting. I looked up peonies and found they have to have so many nights of cold so they will bloom. I did not know that. The one that I have that blooms it took it three years to have one bloom now it has three blooms each year. Sara

Jennifer Proxenos May 22, 2021 at 8:31 AM Rubbish is littering every continent, people have no pride - as a proud house keeper as well as a wokinging girl and poetess, I can go berserk when I see a dirty packet or tin thrown out of a car window. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Supraja Kannan May 22, 2021 at 7:47 AM Great imagery and so true, man will never learn... Lovely poetry...

Sotto Poet May 22, 2021 at 7:30 AM A superbly written poem, dear Victor, Happily the folks who are on the path of faith, hope, and love are fortunate people. This great work, of the most eloquent pieces of poetry I've ever read. Thank you, Victor, for being so kind, so supportive, Have a wonderful day my friend.

Vijay Pandit May 22, 2021 at 4:59 AM Superb imagery as always in details that paint the scene, Victor. Dream BIG and often--There is more out there.

Joanna Daniel May 22, 2021 at 4:11 AM I am quite content to reside in the Milky Way galaxy, but your dreams are utopian, Victor :)

Anne-Lise Andresen May 22, 2021 at 4:07 AM - You are absolutely right: "Man will never learn" ... sad but true - A great poem, Victor :) - Many thanks for the beautiful card you sent me :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne -Lise :)

Tom Cunningham May 22, 2021 at 2:00 AM We all feel like that sometimes Victor, a few always spoil it for everyone else, there's talk of colonising Mars, give it ten years and it would be a rubbish tip, there's thousands of bits of junk floating in orbit, man is one dirty creature. Tom

Unseeking Seeker May 22, 2021 at 1:49 AM Hmmm ... deep musings, Victor!

Besma Riabi Dziri May 22, 2021 at 1:13 AM If only Man would learn and be aware of the fact that Humanity would have no future.. no beauty.. no life without a clean and a safe Nature! If only we all learn to value the blessings bestowed upon us! Lucky those who are on the path of Faith Light and Love! A wonderful message into a genuine poetry! Thank you so much Victor for sharing your thoughts and wishes.. My deepest regards and blessings. Victor Buhagiar May 22, 2021 at 1:40 AM Thank you for your wonderful response, blessings.