Leanne Lovejoy-Burton Poet Free verse

Human

"HUMAN"




WE are stardust
CHNOPS
6 essential 
building blocks
Carbon
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Phosphorus
Sulphur
somewhere Cobalt and Gold


On the stockmarket
we could be worth 
$46 million each and sold 
for what our body contains
Bone Marrow
Heart
Lungs 
Kidneys
Brain
Eyes
and
DNA...
and then some
literature relays;
53% water, salt tears
oceans’ memory 
ancient and old 
4.5 billion years
with an error range 
of 50 million years 
or so, we’re told -


Chemical elements
different atom types
created during a 
Supernova explosion
a brilliant point of light 
the death of a star 
that has reached the
end of it’s life
the DEATH of a star 
created from a point 
of LIGHT
distributes and 
gives BIRTH to life.
A Supernova burns 
only for a short period 
of time


life and death
death and life


Electric particles
Souls of Light
from a Universal womb
rushing through 
a molecular wormhole
to commence all
over again
in another body
of solid matter
covering 
electric particles -
bodies that are shells
containing beings of light
life and death 
death and life


ashes to ashes
dust to Stardust


We are human
LIGHT IS LIFE



(Lovejoy-Burton/2018 Jan)

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Leanne Lovejoy-Burton February 7, 2025 at 6:18 AM "The $46 Million Man"/Aug 1, 2003. Patrick Clinton, PharmaExec.com Leanne Lovejoy-Burton February 7, 2025 at 6:18 AM https://www.pharmexec.com/view/46-million-man

Muhammad Imtiaz March 19, 2018 at 2:46 AM I like your writings not only because they are good but also becauseou i believe whatever you writes , you write with research and you write about truth. I like the truth coming out of your mouth. The one who is looking for truth will always find it . It is my belief. I have found so many truths so far. Thanks Leanne Lovejoy-Burton October 26, 2019 at 6:38 PM Beautifully placed. Through analysis of the psych not research, one finds truth. Thank you Imtiaz.

John Hamilton February 12, 2018 at 9:35 AM Just read a book on astrophysics, reminds me of this poem, interesting detail, the Creator of the universe and earth used the same materials, the word human comes from Latin or Greek humus literally earth, soil dirt. As you clearly showed we are composed of elements from the soil, which appears to have come from the universe, no wonder we need minerals from the soil to maintain our health. Interestingly Genesis mentions God created humans from the dust/dirt! Enjoyed this immensely! Leanne Lovejoy-Burton February 16, 2018 at 5:05 PM very interesting appraisal John. I have inserted the article I read which inspired me to write this poem. It's embedded in the poem. Thank you for your indepth response. Very interesting food for thought. John Hamilton February 13, 2018 at 5:30 PM Image of God, not in a physical sense, but in a spiritual sense, we can reflect his qualities of love justice wisdom and power, we have an innate need for spirituality, that's what sets us apart from the animals, in that sense we are in God's image. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton February 12, 2018 at 2:13 PM It makes you wonder about a lot of things. If we were made in the image of man, then who is that "man" really? Obviously that "man" had some investment in the science/biology of it all .... it's a can of worms, but a very interesting can of worms. Then to read the article that breaks the cost of each part of our body down and what the worth of it all would be ... when in fact at the end, it all disintegrates back into dust. Thanks John for taking the time to read.

Muhammad Imtiaz February 12, 2018 at 3:43 AM Incredible, it is a lovely post mortem of humans Muhammad Imtiaz March 19, 2018 at 2:45 AM I like your writings not only because they are good but also becauseou i believe whatever you writes , you write with research and you write about truth. I like the truth coming out of your mouth. The one who is looking for truth will always find it . It is my belief. I have found so many truths so far. Thanks Leanne Lovejoy-Burton February 12, 2018 at 2:10 PM Thanks Muhammad. I think the whole concept of how we came into being (both scientific/biological and religious) is fascinating. When I started doing the research on this one, it became consuming.

Lewis Raynes January 28, 2018 at 8:54 PM Wow, such a fast paced poem with so many thoughts, great writing Leanne, Leanne Lovejoy-Burton January 29, 2018 at 3:35 AM Thank you Lewis.

Jamad Harris January 28, 2018 at 4:26 PM That was a unique way how you put all that together as one. Human! Good work. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton January 28, 2018 at 4:41 PM Thank you Jamad. I love your poem "Something More".

Silent One January 28, 2018 at 2:36 PM Nice to see your poems receiving a lot more comments... Fully desereved as your poetry is always thought provoking.. Interesting thoughts from yourself on this subject, to me what makes us human is our compassion and for some, empathy towards others... Leanne Lovejoy-Burton January 28, 2018 at 2:42 PM Thanks Silent. Compassion and empathy + Love, very true. In my mind that comes via LIGHT.

Frederic Parker January 28, 2018 at 10:50 AM could it be we are only here to supply plants with carbon dioxide and our electric minds have convinced us we are more important than we really are or could it be nature created us from all the elements to be her mirror...mirror on the wall Frederic Parker January 28, 2018 at 9:54 PM I take it as the truth, between birth and death all things pass into memories Leanne Lovejoy-Burton January 28, 2018 at 12:55 PM We are all on different journey's Frederic, with different opinions and stories. However, we all arrive the same way and exit to the same place. Take that as you will.

Sunlite Wanter January 28, 2018 at 10:09 AM Oh, what an active thought process you have!! Somehow, I would like to get back to you to tell you of your generosity to me and my very simple, compared to you, poetry. Thank You! This is mind-blowing. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton January 28, 2018 at 12:56 PM You're poetry tells a story/stories Sunlite. I do not think they are simple. Thank you for sharing your stories. A true privilege.

Mick Talbot January 28, 2018 at 7:14 AM Wow, exactly, Humans', Understanding, Meanful, Aware, Not So! If only, happiness, it is there, along with all that's needed for a happy human life. Whoa, your words inspired mine, the elements of human life exposed. I get carried away at times, especially when I read poetry with such depth. Oh yes 'LIGHT IS LIFE', thanks for sharing and the privilege of reading! Write on, best forever wishes... Mick Leanne Lovejoy-Burton January 28, 2018 at 1:01 PM Thank you Mick.

Arturo Michael January 27, 2018 at 11:24 PM Man and Woman, Woman and Man...Are they the same, tell me if you can...Very interesting you take on life...Enjoyed it Leanne Lovejoy-Burton January 28, 2018 at 1:11 AM With the way science, genetics, reproduction and transhumanism is moving ahead, people may very well at some point in the near future, not be able to tell the difference between woman and man. I hope not though. That would take all the fun and drama out of life.

Susan Ashley January 27, 2018 at 10:11 PM WOW! Leanne this is exquisite and captivating. Your last four lines superbly brings the essence of your poem into sharp focus for an excellent end to a mind-blowing write. Enjoyed!! ~Susan Leanne Lovejoy-Burton January 28, 2018 at 1:07 AM Thank you Susan. I've been thinking about that WOW signal for a while.