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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I ponder all the vastness of the sky what am I but a speck? what shall happen when I die? death seems so unreal like it’s too many heartbeats away there are too many mountains still to climb so upon life’s craggy rocks I stay the sun shines down upon my face like existence knows my name the wind and sky and now nighttime stars put my mortal ponderings to shame

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Bill Baker

Date: 2/11/2024 10:43:00 AM

There is a lot to think about, before we go. Pleasant thoughts all the days of your life, my lovely wife. The real, deal, Bill.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/11/2024 3:47:00 PM

dear real deal--you're the realist person I know...appreciate you beyond words!

Valsa George

Date: 2/11/2024 8:26:00 AM

We keep pondering about the purpose and meaning of life and the mysteries of death and life there after. We realize that we are just specks in the vast universe. This realization of our own littleness makes us humble. Deep ponderings !

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/11/2024 3:47:00 PM

deep thoughts, Valsa...thank you for sharing those with me. I agree, my littleness in the grand scheme of things is humbling. Thanks for your visit & have a pleasant evening, Sara

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/10/2024 11:15:00 PM

Great to read these thoughtful lines Sara, I Beleive we are known by ( the existence ) we Dip in and out of levels of realisation of that.' And the journey goes on.' God...There I go again Bringing Him into it..I suppose some think??? Oh I don't care.' He's everywhere so how can I bring Him anywhare?? God bless in work and rest.! Oh I see G W away down there.' With a rhymey Line..' Which makes me smile.' He's not too bad You know.!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/11/2024 5:16:00 AM

thanks for visiting, Joe..appreciate your in depth comments. I agree, GW is a great guy...love his creativity and wit. Have a great day! Sara

Josefina Costales

Date: 2/10/2024 7:42:00 PM

Beneath the vastness of the sky, we humans are mere specks, and indeed we are put to shame in our existence. Such deep ponderings this poem has.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/11/2024 5:15:00 AM

thank you, Josefina, for stopping by and for appreciating my ponderings. Have a splendid day, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/10/2024 6:52:00 PM

Love the musings on the end of the pier here, dear!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/11/2024 5:14:00 AM

thanks, Gershon...I appreciate your visiting me at the end of the pier smiles :-) enjoy your Sunday

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/10/2024 1:59:00 PM

Sometimes we do have to ponder about life and what will happen. It seems to help clear our minds. Thanks for sharing your musings with us and for dropping by. Sara K

Sara Kendrick
Date: 2/11/2024 4:59:00 AM

Alright...Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 4:03:00 PM

thanks, Sara B! I agree...pondering is a good thing...gives us direction and hope many times. Appreciate your visit; have a great evening, Sara B

Paige Hind

Date: 2/10/2024 1:58:00 PM

Very frankly put- a gifted way to look at it. And so honest...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 4:02:00 PM

thank you, Paige, for your thoughtful comments. Grateful for you and your visit. Have a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/10/2024 12:08:00 PM

This poignant poem has such an appealing beginning, a solemn body, and a ending of promise. How do you come up with such magic?

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 4:02:00 PM

oh, Hilda, you're too kind. Sometimes the 'magic' comes from my ponderings. Sometimes I think I'm just a conduit...my words seem to come from someplace or someone beyond me...if that makes sense. Thanks for your visit and kind words, hugs, Sara

Silent One

Date: 2/10/2024 9:27:00 AM

Hey Sara... Your poignant poem encapsulates the profound reflections of a soul grappling with the vastness of existence and the inevitability of mortality... The question "what am I but a speck?" resonates with existential ponderings, inviting readers to reflect on their own place in the cosmos and the mysteries of life and death. The uncertainty and surrealism of death are poignantly conveyed, with the speaker acknowledging its incomprehensibility and the sense of distance it carries.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 4:00:00 PM

thanks for visiting, Silent One. You've truly captured the essence of my poem and the meaning(s) I hoped to convey. I appreciate your mindful comments. Grateful for you...have a pleasant evening, Sara

John Lawless

Date: 2/10/2024 7:21:00 AM

ever wonder what the stars are pondering??

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 3:59:00 PM

hmmmm...no that hadn't occurred to me. Great rhetorical question...lots of poetic potential in your words...thanks & have a great evening, Sara

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 2/10/2024 6:57:00 AM

Dear Sara poetess, You have captured by your penning the minuteness of our lives in comparison to God's grand creation so well here. Blessings and enjoy your weekend.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 3:58:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Nancy, and for your perspective on my poem...I like it. Have a blessed weekend, hugs, Sara

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 2/10/2024 6:53:00 AM

Oh wow. Just adore this one. A Fave. God bless you sweet friend. Thank you for all your encouragement. You're amazing. love, Gina

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 3:57:00 PM

ahh, thank you, Gina for your kind words and the 'fave.' I'm humbly grateful..Have a blessed evening, Sara

Christuraj Alex

Date: 2/10/2024 6:25:00 AM

"there are too many mountains still to climb so upon life’s craggy rocks I stay" - Highly poetic words and verses. It's indeed, a pleasure reading your works.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 3:57:00 PM

thank you, Chris...you're kind and complimentary words mean a great deal to me. Wishing you a blessed evening, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/10/2024 5:37:00 AM

Much depth you convey through this exploration, Sara. Nice to ponder from time to time--we gain insights.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 3:56:00 PM

I agree with you, Vijay....nice to ponder from time to time! Thanks for your visit and comments. Have a great evening, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 2/10/2024 5:14:00 AM

What a profound and deep write this is dear sweet sara, i feel the same, i talk about this everyday, especially to my sister, for some reason i fear what is ahead, something i need to work on, i fear losing loved ones, as like youve said “ there are too many mountains still to climb so upon life’s craggy rocks I stay” the evocative nature of your poems are so soulful and touching and it is my pleasure reading.” the sun shines down upon my face like existence knows my name” how descriptive! FAVE

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 3:55:00 PM

thank you dearest Ink for your kind words. I'm grateful you identified with the evocativeness as well as the depth and soulfulness of my poem. It was a work in progress for a few days. Thank you for the fave and your enthusiasm for my work. Wishing you a splendid evening, Sara

Aqua Marine

Date: 2/10/2024 4:14:00 AM

My "mortal pondering" began as a young child... I can deeply relate to this poem... Still searching in Wisdoms Neverending book... (((Warm Regards))) Aqua M.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/10/2024 3:47:00 PM

thanks for stopping by AM....I, too, had those 'moral ponderings' as a child...my mother consistently said, "I think you were born an old soul." Like you, I'm still searching..I enjoy the journey. Thanks for sharing...have a great evening, Sara