Flight To Fancy

When we encounter hieroglyphs in stone,
we don’t suggest erosion as the cause.
The information in our chromosomes
did not arise from randomness and flaws.

The character of outcomes left behind,
encoded messages, in form complex,
in strings of DNA point to a mind,
through inference, the rational detects.

The likelihood, from chaos, order reigned
indeed requires a flight to fancy grand,
an ordered row of ostriches arranged
with heads, some up, some buried in the sand.

The creature won’t abide Creator’s tunes,
Instead give flight to chance or else impugns.

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for the Flight Two Poetry Contest
sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke
written on 06/19/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Alex Avatar
June 25, 2022 at 1:12 AM
Great poet on the flight theme. Congratulations!
Ashley Avatar
June 24, 2022 at 5:53 PM
Dear Jeff, I admire the wonderful rhyme combinations in your rhythmic and eloquent sonnet. Beautifully expressed, I especially enjoyed; "When we encounter hieroglyphs in stone,/we don’t suggest erosion as the cause." and "an ordered row of ostriches arranged /with heads, some up, some buried in the sand." Congratulations for your excellent win in Chantelle's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Kyser Avatar
June 24, 2022 at 6:53 PM
Thanks, Susan, wasn’t sure how the poem would “fly”, but I’m glad it did. Thanks for your kind comments
Goldsmith Avatar
June 24, 2022 at 11:57 AM
Congratulations on your win. A "Creative" write. Have a great/blessed day.......................
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