Cosmos

Cosmic dust carpets the night sky
Like glittering snow blanketing billowing pine trees,
Captivating our deepest thoughts.

Inner monologues break their dams,
Flooding our consciousness with fleeting questions—
Of what was and what still might be.

Existential queries fly by like shooting stars:
Why here? Why this planet, this plane of existence?
Only to disappear in a flash, leaving no trace.

For we are so small within the emptiness of galaxies,
Yet we hold onto hope that there is more beyond what can be seen.

For even the death of a star breeds life—
From scattered ruins comes the calcium that builds our bones.

Within the silence of night, we come ever closer to tranquility.
Let the glow of moonbeams wash over you.
As each star has a pattern of its own, so do you.

Wipe your tears, sweet child,
Whilst the balmy breeze wraps around you.
Let your past evaporate like a summer rain
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Tellaferro Avatar
April 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
WOW, in The first two stanzas, I can see the imagery! Love it!
Jama Avatar
April 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Thank you so much.
Jama Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I love the vivid imagery in this piece is absolutely majestic. Oh how I adore when you lighten up my love. Very profound and introspective and inspired me to write for this prompt. Congratulations on placing.
Jama Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Thank you so much my babygirl. It is a rarity when I go light. I'm glad I inspired you to write. I love your writing.
mysore Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Profound write gifted poet. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!
Jama Avatar
April 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Thank you so much.
Rodgers Avatar
April 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Dear Sara, How breathtaking. A cosmic embrace of wonder, hope, and healing. The way you create the vastness of the universe with the intimate struggles of our humanity is so moving. I felt every word, from the existential questions to the tranquil reassurance of moonlight and breeze. Beautiful! Spring Blessings, my Dear Friend, Daniel
Jama Avatar
April 2, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Thank you very much.
Empress Avatar
April 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Grumpy! You sure keep us guessing and on our toes! Today you sound like a philospher! The sheldon in you seems awake! Hah! What a profound write and so many truths about existence and more, youv woven in such an eloquent and poetic manner i especially love "For even the death of a star breeds life— From scattered ruins comes the calcium that builds our bones" whoa! What! That hits deep! A fave this is for me! Best wishes in the contest! Sending you light always
Jama Avatar
April 2, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Thank you Ink. I truly appreciate all the support.
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