Jennifer Proxenos Poet Free verse

Cosmos Coloured Kaleidoscope

ATHENS DECEMBER 1983
COSMOS COLOURED KALEIDOSCOPE

A world so full of people,
Yet so empty,
Its vacuum is unbelievably painful,
Our cosmos surrounds us
In it’s infinite greatness,
But within, lies only selfishness.
A planet, a continent
A country, a town,
What does it matter if there 
Is no meaning to
It’s very existence,
If for what we are looking
For, lies hidden beneath a
Lifetime’s experimentation?
A vision for a lust
Of living suddenly
Flashes past,
And as thirsty as we are to 
Fulfil our innermost desires,
Grasp out and clutch,
At an unfinished dream,
Only to find that this illusion
Is not tangible,
Only imaginable!

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Simon King March 19, 2020 at 10:15 PM A really good read

Michelle Faulkner October 19, 2019 at 11:09 PM This is the conundrum of our existence, the battle between our better angels and our dark demons, it is mesmerizing, Jennifer! Jennifer Proxenos October 25, 2019 at 2:53 PM Thank-you my friend for an awesome comment - a lovely expressive way of explaining this poem - love it. Hugs Jennifer.

Christopher Flaherty October 17, 2019 at 1:49 PM Selfishness and Envy Surrounded by Beauty Like it Jen Christopher Flaherty October 18, 2019 at 2:34 PM Totally agree Jen. Such a shame so many people unfortunately don't seem to feel the same. Sad hugs Jen Jennifer Proxenos October 17, 2019 at 3:17 PM Hi Christopher - good to have you visit - yes it is a selfish envious world but it is the only one we have, so we must make the best of it - Glad you enjoyed. Hugs, Jenny.

Richard Lamoureux October 10, 2019 at 2:51 PM Yes the world can feel very empty at times. If the right person comes into our life the world can change in an instant. An enjoyable read that caused me to ponder the world. Blessings Rick. Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 2:36 PM So important Rick to have the right person in your life - it means a world of difference, two souls that beat as one! Hugs and blessings, Jenn.

Arturo Michael October 10, 2019 at 8:37 AM Definitely only imaginable ... you can see right through it...I like the wisdom of the write... Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 2:28 PM Thank-you Arturo, a terrific comment - your poems have great wisdom also , I love your style of writing. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Line Gauthier October 9, 2019 at 2:53 PM Love your poem, Jennifer. Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 2:23 PM Thank-you Line, I had a great evening yesterday reading your wonderful poetry - your little girl is so cute, she looks like a true little angel! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 9, 2019 at 6:06 AM - Sometimes we can hear the echo of our own thoughts ... and it makes me sad - A great poem that spark your imagination, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 2:21 PM What an original answer, yes we can hear the echo of our own thoughts, clever girl Sunshine Smile! No wonder your poetry is so very special, you have great meaningful depth! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Winged Warrior October 9, 2019 at 4:50 AM Jumping Jupiter Jenn lol...I like this side of you, my friend...which came first the illusion or the egg lol...excellent write Jenn...sending sweet illusions your way...^WW^ :o) Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 2:18 PM Thank-you ^WW^ - you are a talented poet my friend and your comments are always looked forward to - they always have substance and originality - you enjoyed my other side huh? You ain't seen nothing yet! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos October 9, 2019 at 12:45 AM Hi All, Someone mentioned I should got to soup but have read so many comments this morning I can't recall who it was/ Hugs, Jennifer.

Sandra Adams October 8, 2019 at 7:35 PM through greed many walk alone...i love the thoughts you provoke in this powerful write...great train of thoughts that leaves the reader in thoughts of their own... excellent penning Jennifer :) hugs Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 2:05 PM Thank-you Sandra - I am in awe of your poems - they are all truly amazing - a wonderful, thoughtful comment - take care, hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Carolyn Devonshire October 8, 2019 at 12:54 PM When we view man as part of a great universe, we sometimes see ourselves as insignificant specks of sand. We sometimes reach out in our quests to lead better lives. With all the commotion, life can still be lonely. A compelling poem, Jennifer! Best wishes, Carolyn Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 2:02 PM Thank-you Carolyn, it certainly can, a lonely older man, on a crowded beach who looked so afraid prompted me to write this poem - I wondered why he came, his loneliness touched our hearts. Thank-you for a beautiful comment - hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf October 8, 2019 at 10:53 AM Whoa! Digging for the deeper meaning! I just love this kind of write. Profoundly penned, Jennifer! Warm wishes, Gershon Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 1:56 PM Gershon Wolf, thank you for an awesome comment! Glad you enjoyed it, I wrote this poem some years ago whilst on holiday. I saw a very lonely man who looked so bewildered by the hustle and bustle of a day on a crowded beach in Glyfada, a seaside resort in Greece. My heart went out to him, I was with my family and felt blessed. Hugs my friend, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit October 8, 2019 at 9:40 AM The essence of your poem begins in these lines: A world so full of people, Yet so empty. I feel the depth of your write and the message it delivers, Jennifer. Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 1:50 PM Hi Vijay, I believe that there are some very despondent and lonely people out there, so sad when we consider the wonders we have inherited, we should explore them with faith and courage. Thank-you Vijay for a beautiful comment. Hugs and blessings my friend. Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie October 8, 2019 at 12:53 AM Hello Jennifer … greed has led humanity to believe we command the universe, but whatever power we believe we have, can be crushed instantly from the might surrounding us - thank you Jennifer for another fine verse - Lindsay Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 1:31 PM So true Lindsay and it is impossible to even try and guesstimate the enormity of might that surrounds us, we are so unprepared! Lovely comment thank-you Lindsay. Hugs. Jennifer.

Harry Horsman October 7, 2019 at 10:12 PM This wonderful poem, reminds me, of my old teacher years ago, on the same subject, how wonderful the cosmos the universe, only we the people spoil it all. LOve your message here in this poem, so true... Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 1:24 PM Thank-you Harry, a wonderful comment and so happy that you related to my poem. I sincerely enjoy yours, think you are an awesome poet!. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Regina Mcintosh October 7, 2019 at 8:26 PM Is it an illusion?... With God, all things are possible. I love your title and poem. Bless you always, Love, Gina Jennifer Proxenos October 11, 2019 at 1:22 PM Gina, you are such a sweet trusting soul, you are just kind. Thank-you for a lovely comment and enjoy your poems enormously - You and Gordon spread faith around poetry soup. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.