Sympathy for nothingness

The void must be lonely
A hollow bereft of interaction
Bar staring contest

Matter disperses ever further
Expanding empty space
Or it gathers itself into clusters
Still creating a larger volume of nothing

It longs for company, as all vacuums do
In proportion to its vacancy
the end begins at its limits
And finally the attention is served
And thus we all
Embrace the void
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Agustin Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Daniels Avatar
May 25, 2026 at 12:41 PM
A very clever interpretation of the Void, Alec. You’ve effectively woven science with emotion in a short concise poem of reflection. I loved these lines : “ It longs for company, as all vacuums do In proportion to its vacancy” - leaves much room for reflection. You’ve also broken your free verse up effectively. Well done in Contest. Keep writing. Sending salutes., Ghairo.
Fields Avatar
May 24, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Full of meaning.
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