Michael Wise Poet Rhyme

The Infinitesimal and Cosmic All

Just how small can the smallest things be?
Is there anything even smaller to see?

Down where tiny particles are giants
discovered, observed and studied by science

Does the subatomic go in as far
as the universe's most distant star?

And from even a molecule's point of view
are there things even more minute to pursue?

Does infinity truly stretch both ways
without and within, or let me rephrase

Does the microscopic go on forever
in a vast and endlessly inward endeavor?

Are protons and neutrons the equals of
the planets and galaxies up above?

Whether grandiose or inconsequential
may your regard for each be reverential

For all creation should be held in awe
with its perfect alignment of physical law

From Canis Majoris to a hydrogen bond
and everything in between and beyond

We each are a part both great and small
of the infinitesimal and cosmic all

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Sigrid Ermine June 14, 2020 at 5:15 AM Thoroughly agree with all previous praises. New to your work. This is phenomenal. Michael Wise June 14, 2020 at 9:02 AM Many thanks to you, Jasmine! :)

Susan Jeavons April 16, 2019 at 9:21 PM I really like this one Michael. But then you have so many I like! Blessings, Susan Michael Wise October 29, 2019 at 8:37 PM Missed this comment. I was away for a while, but I'm back. Thank u Susan! Hope all is well with you! :)

David O'Haolin Whalen February 24, 2019 at 11:39 AM Loved the poem and especially the nicely finished ending. Noticing the titles of your poetry tells me that (like me I hope ) that you're not one of those poets that are hidebound to one subject and like to delve into many subjects. Well written. You're a pro! Michael Wise February 24, 2019 at 1:06 PM Yes, I like to be diverse in my writing, and I think in the selections that I've posted here thus far that I've shown that. I can write a lovely ode to spring in the morning, and that afternoon write a very dark poem about death. The next day, a limerick about a snail. Thank u for your feedback David, it's very much appreciated, as is your wonderful poetry! :)

Caren Krutsinger January 25, 2019 at 2:00 AM This part of this poem had me smiling so big, I almost cracked my face. " Does the microscopic go on forever in a vast and endlessly inward endeavor?"The rhyming was excellently executed too. Michael Wise January 25, 2019 at 6:26 AM I kinda smiled too when I came up with that line, to be honest! Thank u Caren! :)

P.S. Awtry January 24, 2019 at 9:13 PM Well said. When contemplated it all very properly fills us with wonder and yes reverence. :) Michael Wise January 24, 2019 at 9:16 PM Yes indeed. And it's a beautiful thing. Thank u P.S. :)