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The Light

THE LIGHT The constellations unchanging shape the night Constant in our sight But in cosmic time stars whirl as leaves in wind Random flux unpinned So are all the schemes of men, kings or magi Mere ephemerae? The question: matter or spirit, gives me pause Which one is the cause? The constellations unchangIng shape the night But without our sight What meaning has ‘the light’? 20 November 2018

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Sandra Haight

Date: 12/4/2018 8:29:00 PM

Well-written and very profound and thought-provoking, Geoffrey. Congratulations on your fine placement. Sandra

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 12/4/2018 9:12:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sandra.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/3/2018 3:36:00 PM

though provoking lines Geoffrey, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 12/4/2018 9:10:00 PM

Many thanks, Jan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/17/2018 1:18:00 PM

A love for nature and the ethers is profoundly expressed in this lovely poem Geoffrey. You make this form a celebration of cosmic beauty! Wonderful! : )

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 11/18/2018 3:03:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie. I perceive we have a similar taste in poetry and it’s subjects.