Soul Food

Swallowing starlight, thirsting 
on ether that roars through 
the cosmos as fine, icy fire.

Nibbling moon-dust, gobbling
comets that streak through the
heavens from heaven knows where.

Digesting mysteries older than time, 
inhaling the dew, grateful for tastes 
that are forever ancient and new.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Ryusaka Avatar
March 14, 2009 at 12:01 PM
This is simply amazing -the images you create are compelling. I love "thirsting on ether that roars through the cosmos as fine, icy fire." Gorgeous!
Mason Avatar
January 8, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Another beautiful write from you!! I had no idea you had so many writes here at the Soup, Keith ... its impossible to keep up ... smile ... love the second grouping here with nibbling and gobbling reflecting your title ... well then I guess digesting and swallowing do too ... LOL ... this is just a keeper for sure!!
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December 4, 2008 at 4:19 PM
The creative imagery works well to convey your thoughts. I liked the active verbs you used. I enjoyed your poem. Thank you for sharing it and for your kind words regarding my haiku. Karen
Gass Avatar
November 27, 2008 at 9:42 AM
There is so much wonder and beauty to discover all around us and sometimes where we least expect to find it. Though time and progress are constantly in motion, human emotion and curiosity are pretty consistant. Great write and thought provoking too! Thank you for your comment. I'm really enjoying writing again and I am trying to write on happier subjects than some of my stuff reflects. Love Robin
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