Space

Looking up at the sky in the middle of the night Gazing through my little scope, the stars shining so bright Fascinated by the sparkle of the bodies so divine Dreaming wistfully for the day I would hold them for mine Growing up as a child wanting more than ever To find out all about space in my endless endeavor Unlocking the secrets of life inscribed by time Revealing the answers to the past opening the future sublime I close my eyes and imagine rising higher and higher Leaving this world somewhat sad, in a state so dire And though shivering as the cool breeze caresses my spine Yet excited as a child for the treasures I will find Then I ascend as if carried by an invisible hand Opening my eyes to the dark emptiness so grand My heart flutters awestruck at the expanse of it all I look around incredulously, feeling worthless and small My eyes wide in awe at a sight so grand Like a flawless painting by the Creator's own hand The sheer perfection displayed in the order of things Creating life, consuming life, every minute that brings Overwhelmed and dazed, I hold my breath Hoping yet knowing that I will always regret That though one day we would traverse the universe I will be long long gone and just a part of this earth