Cosmic Ghosts

Throughout the outer cosmos you will find
ghosts leaving interstellar gas behind.
That is to say a galaxy remains,
where pompous, excess energy enflames
a slight shiver of the cold, viscous kind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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April 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The pairing of this with the title National Poetry Month made me smile--such a small poem that opens into something vast. The line about ghosts and interstellar gas was quietly stunning. This feels like a flare of poetic energy left behind in the stars. Beautiful.
Fowler Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Thanks Alesia. This was a fun challenge from Crystol. I liked that second line too. It fell into place easily. I appreciate your support. :)
Dietrich Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Very cool and succinct. Good luck in the contest
Fowler Avatar
April 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Thanks! (and very nearly a limerick LOL) see ya Andrea :)
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