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Exploring Deep Space

Earth is but a tiny speck of color, spinning round and round orbiting the sun in the ebon universe without making a sound. Come and lay beside me in a meadow and let's pretend we're floating in space where dreams never have to end Let's visit the constellations in the depth of celestial skies Dance from star to star, amazed at how they mesmerize But we dare not try to catch one when it falls from its place Stardust does not belong in an hourglass on a bookcase A meteor shower in the distance, lights our way for a time I have questions, like 'why' or 'how' to write in poetic rhyme On we go to distant planets, harboring in the universe so vast I wonder when it had its beginning, and how long will it last Planets with moons and galaxies are yet to be unconcealed What astronomic marvels will then be wondrously revealed Be careful of that magnetic black hole, trying to pull us in helped by a strong stellar wind that's tossed us in a tailspin! There's danger from a solar eclipse when we couldn't see we were headed for Mars and not the moon's Sea of Tranquility Being extraterrestrials was a chance we were willing to take but traveling weightlessly in the cosmos is not a piece of cake Unlike Buzz Lightyear, who can navigate 'Infinity and beyond' we have to find our way back home without a magic wand There's no USS Enterprise and Captain James Kirk in command Our attempt to explore deep space was not very well planned We wouldn't want our astral journey to disrupt a galactic zone and like ET, it will be impossible to call home without a phone Amid the pendants of planets, hanging on a black velvet drape we'll have to pretend we're on a spaceship to make our escape 15th of January, 2021 Musings on space contest Sponsor ~ Unseeking Seeker

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/18/2021 1:27:00 PM

WOW!! What a great write and picture. Oh no, I thought Captain James Kirk and Buzz Lightyear could save the world. Guess we will need to leave it to ET. Enjoy your win/day with blessings..................

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/24/2021 7:44:00 AM

Thanks a bunch, Paula.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/17/2021 8:35:00 AM

Love this Jenna. The references to our favorite space explorers is brilliant! Congratulations on the win! Linda

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2021 9:22:00 AM

I thought of them in a more lighthearted moment, and thought they deserved a mention. lol Thanks, Linda.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/17/2021 4:46:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Jenna and God bless you always.

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2021 9:22:00 AM

Thanks a lot, Gina.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 1/17/2021 4:41:00 AM

Thank you for participating in the contest. Congratulations on your placement!

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2021 9:21:00 AM

Thank you for placing it on your list.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 1/16/2021 9:27:00 PM

Such a brilliant beautiful piece on the beauty of space and all that's out there in our amazing universe Jenna, you show great imagery and good rhyme too. Blessings always,Gordon

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2021 9:21:00 AM

Thank you for so many generous comments, Gordon. They're appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/16/2021 7:48:00 PM

This is a serious contender for the number one spot in this contest Jenna. Wow!

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2021 9:20:00 AM

Thank you for such supportive thoughts, Caren. 9th place is 8 from the top, but at least it was on the list. ;(

Mark Koplin

Date: 1/16/2021 12:43:00 PM

Both my Father and myself liked our sci fi movies. I remember a conversation that we had years ago. We talked about what we would get to do when we die. Maybe God would take us for a ride through space to see all of the planets in his creation. Great imagery, I enjoyed it very much.

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2021 9:19:00 AM

Thank you very much for finding it enjoyable and for your comments, Mark.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/15/2021 11:19:00 AM

what an amazing trip you have taken us from distant galaxies right up to date with Buzz and ET, a joy to read Jenna you penned this so beautifully:-) hugs jan xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/15/2021 12:28:00 PM

I'm glad you joined me, Jan. Next time we'll make better plans, or find a distant planet that can support us and our dreams. Thank you very much.

John Gondolf

Date: 1/15/2021 10:13:00 AM

I enjoyed this magical mystery tour through space, what a wonderful fantasy. Hugs.

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/15/2021 12:27:00 PM

Thanks so much, John. It was a fun challenge to write.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/15/2021 6:02:00 AM

- A corona free place, Jenna :) ... I want to go on holiday to ET ... a lovely poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/15/2021 12:26:00 PM

So true, Anne-Lise. Only germ free space is safe. Thanks a lot.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/15/2021 5:33:00 AM

Space knowledge par excellence. Be careful of black holes. ~~

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/15/2021 12:26:00 PM

Nothing good can be found in them...I think? Thank you, Victor.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/15/2021 5:25:00 AM

Beautiful thoughts and vision... colorful and musical and simply brilliant. I love it. God bless you with a win

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/15/2021 12:25:00 PM

Thanks very much for you kind thoughts, Gina.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/15/2021 4:57:00 AM

You certainly know your space Jenna, a brilliant write. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Live long and prosper. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 1/15/2021 5:07:00 AM

It started out in one celestial realm but got diverted into a bit of space humor. Buzz and Jim would be good space exploring buddies...what with their experience. Oh, wait! They were fictional!!! Thanks for commenting and weekend good wishes, Tom. As always, I wish the same for you.