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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

Date: 6/14/2020 5:15:00 AM

Thoroughly agree with all previous praises. New to your work. This is phenomenal.

Michael Wise
Date: 6/14/2020 9:02:00 AM

Many thanks to you, Jasmine! :)

Susan Jeavons

Date: 4/16/2019 9:21:00 PM

I really like this one Michael. But then you have so many I like! Blessings, Susan

Michael Wise
Date: 10/29/2019 8:37:00 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

Date: 2/24/2019 11:39:00 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
Date: 2/24/2019 1:06:00 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

Date: 1/25/2019 2:00:00 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
Date: 1/25/2019 6:26:00 AM

I kinda smiled too when I came up with that line, to be honest! Thank u Caren! :)

P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/24/2019 9:13:00 PM

Well said. When contemplated it all very properly fills us with wonder and yes reverence. :)

Michael Wise
Date: 1/24/2019 9:16:00 PM

Yes indeed. And it's a beautiful thing. Thank u P.S. :)