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Searching Through the Maze

 "what is this strange place, we find ourselves in
trapped in the open, we are free within"

We are strangers in this maze called universe
Knowing neither its length, breadth nor depth
We are, at the time, trapped on this planet earth,
Trying desperately, feverishly to escape its curse
And finding we explore only a confining grave,
We wonder aimlessly among the stellar skies
Searching for an inhabitable planet for the future,
While we slowly destroy what we will not save
Continually junking up our maze here and now
We discover we are junking up space we explore,
And while we search for an acceptable way out
It is time we accept our ignorance of the how --
Again, and over again, we repeat our histories,
Wander in a maze of possibilities, sharing stories.

NINTH PLACE WINNER
Written March 21, 2022
For “The Matrix” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Unseeking Seeker

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 4/10/2022 9:08:00 AM Congratulations on this win. A creative write. History does repeat. People never learn. Enjoy your spring day with blessings......................... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/10/2022 11:07:00 AM Thank you so very much, Paula. Your comments always mean so much to me. You are a very encouraging person!

Christuraj Alex Date: 4/8/2022 9:12:00 PM "we explore only a confining grave", "we are junking up space we explore" - Great concepts. Congratulations! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/8/2022 9:47:00 PM Thanks, Chris. I appreciate your insightful comments.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 4/8/2022 8:24:00 PM Deep musings, Milton. We would all do well to reflect on your words before mankind slips into the dark abyss. Congrats on your win Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/8/2022 9:47:00 PM Thank you, Unseeking. I found it a very interesting contest to work with.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/8/2022 8:23:00 PM I am really loving all the winning poems. You did fantastic with the theme, Milt. Congratulations Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/8/2022 9:48:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. I sort of squeaked in there, but it's okay.

Jeff Kyser Date: 3/23/2022 12:17:00 PM Well, that definitely conveys the trapped in the open idea, I like that, unable to escape to the infinite, trapped with our trash/debris/mistakes? The implied freedom comes by not repeating past mistakes. Good stuff. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/23/2022 12:23:00 PM Thanks so much, Jeff. I just writes them as they come to me. I sort of liked this one myself. Hope U.S. does, too.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/21/2022 4:18:00 PM We really do need to remember this "It is time we accept our ignorance of the how" Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/21/2022 5:08:00 PM Thank you, Caren, for your insightful read and comment.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/21/2022 3:09:00 PM Fantastic write! This maze we can’t escape until heaven. Love that last line! I think you will see a win. I would vote for this! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/21/2022 3:30:00 PM Well, I suppose we'll see. Thank you so much for your confidence in the poem, Kim. I appreciate it.

Sotto Poet Date: 3/21/2022 11:25:00 AM I really like the thoughts and the symbolism in this masterpiece. Milt, your wording is just great. Have a wonderful Monday. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/21/2022 3:30:00 PM Thank you so much, Lasaad. I appreciate your read and the thoughtful comment.

Mike Gentile Date: 3/21/2022 5:46:00 AM It does baffle me how we ignore all the signs Milt! Well said, !!! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/21/2022 8:24:00 AM Thanks so much, Mike, for your comment on my poem. I agree with you!

Sand Blown Date: 3/20/2022 10:23:00 PM ...andt, at most we can know only 5% of what be actual....andt, of that our time retention is only a 1/14 second/second .....we miss so much......stan sand Login to Reply