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Solar Whales

Black is the oceans of the heavens, gleaming with the coral reef of
Stars, serenity amongst the voids abyss, it is fathomless, a
Universal sea eternal, beauty set upon the heights divides.
A rushing torrent of vastness ever flowing, always changing
Uncharitable by navigation or mechanical device, it is the
Infinite masterpiece of the almighty's master craftsman’s ship,
Too which the yardmen cast their sails of discovery, following
The farthest northern star.
Shimmer does the cosmic sand dust, aligning the distant
Planetary shores, splashing with the rippling waves
Beyond time and space.
This is the cradle of life’s essence, the tidal pool of our emergence,
Suspended above, lit by the burning sun on the horizon’s hardened
Edge of survival, without a ports harbor for safeties sheltering cove.
Captain am I, of my own destiny, first mate of mine divine soul,
I’m an elliptical voyager, seeking the unknown passage,
Beyond the outer limits of spaces tidal rift.
Floating islands of motions asteroids, bumping as frozen ice bergs,
Shattering in the gravitational pull of these space continental giants,
Melting within their grasping heated touch.
But I am a hunter by trade and necessity, looking for the prey in
These lunar waters of blackness, call me Ahab, seeking the great
White whale, slick is this leviathan, a chameleon blending, diving into
The rippling surf of this black hole of this universe.
Nay call me neither mad, nor insane for I've seen this space whale,
Lined with crystal diamonds, sparkling beneath the solar array,
Breathing liquid air and spitting it outwardly full steam ahead.
Mockingly at me, he winks with those sea foam blue eyes,
I'm not set to kill the beast, but to instead marvel at his realism,
And to prove the unidleness of my mental mind.
So I will tread this galaxy in search of him, forever to ramble
Along these distant planetary shores, until another soul beholds
This creature of divine beauty, call me then Ahab, seeking
To find his great white whale.

BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Mcdaid Avatar
February 1, 2015 at 7:20 PM
truly beautifully pained piece cherl
Breidenthal Avatar
January 31, 2015 at 11:45 PM
"This is the cradle of life’s essence, the tidal pool of our emergence" Wow.....so many lines that are memorable and stunning... I love the beginning lines and that ending...just everything! Interesting art work as well...awesome work once again! Always, Laura
Meade Avatar
January 27, 2015 at 1:36 PM
This is my kind of poem -- filled with visions of the eternity -- spiritual nature is powerful and inspiring . . . . the elusive white whale -- a mighty force to be reckon to be with . . . may your harpoons be sharp and your spirit strong. 7
Rogers Blk Panther Avatar
January 27, 2015 at 5:39 AM
Yours is inspirational pen and well written. What inspired you to write this?
Reddy Avatar
January 27, 2015 at 12:21 AM
Beautiful poem.
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