John Watt Poet Free verse

A Strange Galaxy

When I gaze into this realm, I see more than the dazzling array
     of golden starbursts floating in a cosmic sea of blue-green-gray,
   photoreceptors painting post-Impressionistic explosions of colors,
       fibers and dilator muscles servicing your ocular aperture.

I see distinctive melanin patterns of a truly original individual -
     a retinal scan of exceptional singularity,
   each nebula unique, every supernova peculiar,
      no quasar like any other.

I passionately absorb with one brief glance
     an infinity of nuance,
   an eternity of historical archives,
       a heaven and earth of emotional journeys.

I am reading your autobiography, the encyclopedia of you.
     I remain a student of your sclera,
   a pupil of your pupils,
       a Vincent of your irises,

going half-mad with the dizzying vastness
of the starry night within your eyes.

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Lin Lane January 24, 2023 at 8:20 AM Another winning write from you, John. I've always admired your way of stating your thoughts with such panache' and fine vocabulary.

Jeff Kyser January 23, 2023 at 11:52 AM This is wonderful, John. Very well done!

Regina Mcintosh January 22, 2023 at 3:17 PM Amazing write... The inspiration for a breathlessness that stirs the soul - beautiful, God bless you friend. Congrats to you, too, Love, Gina

Mark Toney January 22, 2023 at 1:08 PM I'll echo Andrea's words - John, you chose a poem to blow me away. Your first stanza is incredible, and each subsequent stanza takes it higher. An interstellar love poem. The eyes have it! A Fav poem for me. Congratulations on your third-place podium finish on Mile 24 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Two more miles to run before the Qualifier's Final Placement Contest!

Andrea Dietrich January 22, 2023 at 10:25 AM wow, you did it, John, you chose a poem to blow Mark away. Big congratulations to you on a pedestal win.

Laura Leiser January 17, 2022 at 7:56 PM Amazing poem, John! Another fave…wow! John Watt March 19, 2022 at 5:45 PM Thank you so much, my poetry friend and sister! Your appreciation means a great deal to me ~ John

Joanna Daniel November 17, 2021 at 11:50 PM Wow! this is simply outstanding, John, beyond beautiful and so unique in its language and depth:) love your writings always:) John Watt November 24, 2021 at 5:51 PM You are a poet I admire and enjoy so much, Jo. Words like these coming from you are a double blessing. Thank you, and God bless ~ John

James Inman November 3, 2020 at 6:23 AM John, an exceptional write. You are a standout here on the soup. John Watt November 3, 2020 at 11:15 AM Very kind of you to visit an older one, James. I value your writing, and thus your comment carries extra weight and is greatly appreciated ~ John

Emile Pinet October 30, 2020 at 12:51 PM Wow John! First let me welcome you to the lifer club my friend. I myself, just recently became a member. This poem speaks for itself, filling in the gaps opened by imagination, it offers the reader a succulent sample of your artistic skill as a poet, and it is delicious!... full of metaphors and engaging imagery. Very well done! John Watt October 30, 2020 at 12:56 PM Thank you so very much, my friend. I can chew on this comment the rest of the day. Your words are very affirming, and coming from a poet I admire greatly, they are doubly welcomed. Your friend, John

Line Gauthier August 4, 2020 at 10:30 PM Awesome poem, I particularly loved every line of the last stanza ~ bravo John Watt August 8, 2020 at 12:51 PM Line, thank you very much for your insightful comment that will help me in future writing.

Jeanne Mcgee June 6, 2020 at 6:42 PM Congrats on a win and a great write. John Watt June 6, 2020 at 7:03 PM Thank you very much, Jeanne. Much appreciated ~ John

Paula Goldsmith June 6, 2020 at 12:18 PM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. The galaxy has so much for us to still learn about. Enjoy your win and day......... John Watt June 6, 2020 at 3:48 PM Thanks for your visit and thoughtful comment, Paula. I still can't wrap my mind around the concept of an infinite universe. Blessings, my friend ~ John

Sam Kauffman June 6, 2020 at 11:54 AM More adulation for this "all star" write dear friend! So happy to see it rise up to the top of the sky like the morning star! Beautiful creativity on top of the podium! So deserving! A fav for me. Blessings! John Watt June 6, 2020 at 3:46 PM Thank you, my friend, for the continuing support. This one was kind of a stretch outside my comfort zone and usual style. Tip of the cap to "Stretch" McCovey. Have a great day, Sam!

Bryan Norton June 6, 2020 at 2:28 AM Congratulations on your # 1. What a fascinating Supernova of creativity, that reflects on your autobiography as well. I think your star power is well intact, and waiting for your next mission! Take care. John Watt June 6, 2020 at 3:27 AM Thank you kindly, sir. It's nice to meet you here at Soup, I shall have to check out a poem or two of yours real soon.

Gregory Richard Barden June 6, 2020 at 1:18 AM I love this one, John, for that is the most mysterious and compelling Universe that exists ... and one we can never completely know, (thus, its dark energy pulls us) ... excellent write, Dear Poet! Blessings and congrats! :o) (Fave-ing) John Watt June 6, 2020 at 1:25 AM Thank you, Bard. You know your affirmations mean the world to me. Blessings ~ John

Laura Leiser March 10, 2020 at 3:11 PM Wow, such exciting stanzas of brilliance, John! This is going into my faves! :D John Watt March 11, 2020 at 2:18 PM I'm honored by the fave, and your enthusiastic poetry friendship. Have a blessed day, Laura.

L. J. Carber March 9, 2020 at 6:37 PM That last stanza is brilliant! Congrats! John Watt September 22, 2020 at 9:36 PM Thank you very much L.J. That means a lot.

Sam Kauffman March 9, 2020 at 4:35 PM Hey John - Congratulations! I knew this would be a winner the first time I read it! And I enjoyed all over again. John Watt March 9, 2020 at 5:16 PM And I loved reading your winner over again, too! Thanks for the supportive encouragement ~ John

Gregory Richard Barden March 8, 2020 at 7:37 AM This is wonderful stuff, John, and I'm adding to my faves - love the phrasing and imagery, a superb analogy. More like this, please! One of your best that I've read. Blessings. John Watt March 8, 2020 at 10:25 PM Bard, this was strangely inspired by Craig's admonition in his contest notes: "DON'T BE SIMPLE, TEDIOUS OR PREDICTABLE WITH YOUR POEM". I felt like I needed to up my game. Sincere thanks for your enthusiastic appreciation and the fave! John

Eileen Manassian March 6, 2020 at 5:34 PM What an exceptional piece. Very intriguing... very creative. Thank you for your visits. John Watt March 6, 2020 at 6:26 PM Nice to hear from you, Eileen. Thank you for the read and the uplifting words. It's good to see poetry flowing from your talented pen again ~ John

Sam Kauffman March 6, 2020 at 12:01 AM This is so wonderful John! I'm going to have to read it several times to fully take in all of your images. I love the blending of scientific terms and poetry! Good luck in the contest! Wonderful write. John Watt March 6, 2020 at 1:11 AM Thank you kindly for your thoughtfulness, Sam. You know I value your judgment highly. ~ John

Andrea Dietrich March 5, 2020 at 8:26 PM wow, so deep and so creative, John. I never would have gotten that from the crannied wall theme. this is indeed an example of thinking outside the box and taking your message to the next level. I did not even know some of the words, so you used some awesome vocabulary in this one as well. I sure do hope this does well for you. John Watt March 6, 2020 at 1:09 AM Very kind of you to say, Andrea. See my soupmail ~ John