L Milton Hankins Poet Verse

Reflection From Alpha Centauri

I lost my religion on a clear night in June 
From Alpha Centauri I gazed at Earth’s 
                          mere microbic 
                            inhabitants; 
 
Insignificant in the celestial grand scheme 
Lusting for meaning; questioning why so 
Assuming we are so much greater than 
All of the other creatures sharing this planet. 

        moot nonsensical blathering, 
        Do we, indeed, think too highly? 

                          suspect we do 
                            perhaps ought not. 

TENTH PLACE WINNER
February 4, 2021
Fragmented Verse contest
Sponsored by Emile Pinet

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Linda Alice Fowler March 4, 2021 at 12:10 PM Hi Milt. I don't know how I missed this the first time around - great write! Congratulations on the win! Linda L Milton Hankins March 4, 2021 at 1:19 PM Thanks, Linda.

Emile Pinet March 4, 2021 at 8:24 AM Congratulations L.! Your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge but your unique poem successfully caught my attention, well done my friend, Emile. L Milton Hankins March 4, 2021 at 9:11 AM Thanks, Emile. I'm glad it caught your attention! Have a wonderful day.