L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

Musing On Space

Could there be vast realms of unknown nebulae 
Beyond the farthest reaches of space exploration,  
Only distant patches of gray density in distant sky 
Giving discussion to theories of unending cogitation? 

This expanding universe appears to go on forever 
In space and time beyond our beleaguered experience, 
Encouraging us to think we are more than clever  
Who postulate on the fringes of common sense. 

Have we hosted strange visitors from that outer space 
Unbeknownst except in myriad tales of lore 
From those who witness in various and sundry place 
Eerie phenomena and UFOs never seen before? 

We might suppose, despite unconfirmed evidence, 
That taken altogether something seems amiss 
Some purportedly real but have no precedence, 
And most of us do not know what to think of this! 

For sure, the universe is vast and holds the key, 
Perhaps, to the future of every living thing on earth 
It behooves us to explore, to boldly go and see 
What lies beyond our horizons, our place of birth. 

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J. Summers January 7, 2021 at 10:02 AM I've spent some time thinking, or musing about the same thing. I remember once hearing that our universe is but a piece of dust on a policeman's badge. Enjoyed the poem very much. L Milton Hankins January 7, 2021 at 10:42 AM Thanks, J. I'm glad you enjoyed my little excursion into unknown realms! Yes, take a look at the earth from outer space (the space station) and you will realize how small and insignificant individual human beings really are!