A Sign From the Heavens

I lie prone beneath the October sky
Embraced by the night, and cool damp grass
The heavens above, loom dark and wide
I ponder to make sense of my finite self
My own small world, filled with a million demands
How foolish they seem in the scheme of all this
What lies there beyond...in this vast universe
To blame anyone else for the earth and it's pain
I look to myself, and see there is no gain

One shooting star...then another comes close
Like fireworks...the sky is a canvas, predisposed
Burning a hole in the blackness of space
Reminders to me that this earth is a gift
A gift to each one, a gift for each day
Another star falls, in a firestorm so bright
Leaving an imprint within my insight
Of the endless wonders we usually ignore

I will look to the sky where my answers now lie
The heavenly comfort that is standing by
Oh, the mystery that lies in the Milky Way
And the planets we see, and the ones that we can't
Again all reminders that we aren't mere ants
The white ice that blazes all over the sky
Leaves a trail that has purpose, ...............and so do I
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 10/10/2010 12:08:00 PM
i love this peace my friend thank you [duncan]
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Date: 10/8/2010 9:23:00 AM
your wit shines in this poem...and the questoins of life loom suspended in this heavenly picture you paint!
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Date: 10/4/2010 9:18:00 PM
oops. i just saw I commented to it already 4 days ago. I thought it looked familiar!!!
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Date: 10/4/2010 9:17:00 PM
Lovely, Carrie, "white ice" such a nice line. and the way you relate it all to yourself and your purpose. Just wonderful.LUv, Andrea
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Date: 10/3/2010 8:36:00 AM
That is spectacular! I luv universe stuff and I luv the unique nature of each stanza, and the last line was a very nice touch. A PERFECT 10!!!... What do u mean this only goes to 7?!?
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Date: 10/2/2010 9:19:00 PM
A amazing beautiful write. I love to sit and watch the sky at night. Some nights we would take out the telescope and look at the sights in the heaven. We could see 4 moons around Jupiter and see the rings around Saturn and see the craters on the moon. Hard to imagine what is out there. Congratulations on your win. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 9/29/2010 5:04:00 PM
Yes, this is the perfect way to approach the topic of man's purpose, thru nature. Splendid as always. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 9/29/2010 5:58:00 AM
Yes! The last line makes the whole poem, not that the rest insn't great. I am a firm believer that every single living thing is a part of God, thus important. Love, Dave
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Date: 9/28/2010 3:34:00 PM
A definite favorite, Carrie!! A deep, introspective poem that is beautiful..Thank you for sharing this Carrie.. Everything has a purpose, indeed! Love, Audrey
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Date: 9/28/2010 10:52:00 AM
very nice well done i enjoyed this write faleshia
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Date: 9/28/2010 8:27:00 AM
Yes, we are indeed humbled by the vast expanse and grandeur of the Milky Way, Carrie. This seems especially true when I spent nights out at sea and the Milky Way was so vividly desplayed, making one feel as insignificant as an ant in the grand scheme of things. Terrific entry for Barbara's contest and I wish you well. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/28/2010 7:33:00 AM
In order to see the beauty of Gods creation we must STOP and lie prone under an October sky at times and look to the milky way, I think this poem is just amazing and I wish you every success with it~~
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Date: 9/28/2010 4:01:00 AM
Beautiful write that reminds me that just everyday things of nature show us God and how much He loves us.With this around us everyday, how can people not believe.I am glad that I chose this one to read today.It was on the news how there would be a month of meteor showers if one looked in the Northeastern sky at certain times of night..I tried looking a couple of nights but didn't see any..I am glad that you did..I did see a shooting star in the last year.It was very early night barely dark.SK
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Date: 9/27/2010 10:17:00 PM
Another rare beauty Carrie ..if for any contest .. good luck but u are on a roll so winner will be put on it .. enjoyed with luv...
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Date: 9/27/2010 6:27:00 PM
Smile ~ "Yes, 'You Definitely Do, 'Dear Beautiful, Carrie Richards!!!'" ~ "You" have one of the most Amazing souls, that I have Ever witnessed in my life; "Sooo Beautiful!!!" ~ I am going to fave this pearl; another jewel amongst "Your" collection; "Lovely" ~ "Much Love to 'You Always' &, All You Love," John! ~ Smile, "Beautiful Dreams to You Tonight, 'Beautiful Carrie;'" Bye!:) ~
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