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The Stars Remain Silent

From the ashes of superstition, like a Phoenix we have risen! As he puts on his White Lab Coat of Unthinkable Wisdom. In reality... yet constantly dreaming. Under a microscope he tries to find meaning. Building blocks of existence, a scientist's relentless persistence to become acquaintances with amoeba, and lay to rest the concept of Jesus. He freely yokes himself to Outer Space, the new found teacher. As human beings take the name Foreign Creature. Oh the absurd games we play! The Rights of Men and Marriage Vows. Have we not passed the primitive worship of common cows? ... and yet consequently we set up Courts for Carrots, Lawyers for Lemons. You think you can argue for such a thin concept as the Principles of Free Men? Morality, she can take a coffee break (it's only the future of everything that's at stake). Whose to say that 2+2 doesn't equal five when we can't even say for certain that Man is alive. As Mr. Wisdom scratches his head and straightens his coat, he so bravely boasts the edict of edicts: pray tell what is Good and what is Evil? Orbital Rotation spins his head around and stubborn Gravity refuses to give him the low down. "I'd trade all the Hows for a single Why! But the Universe never bargains. Mirrors reflecting mirrors, can't tip the scales in my favor by the slightest margin." Absolute Truths - we forgot 'em. Your guess is as good as mine. We the Soulless and We the Proud so happily crossed line. Our make belief code of ethics simply cannot coexist with Darwinian Violence. While we keep asking questions answered two millenia prior: Why am I here? WHY AM I HERE? And the stars remain silent.

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Date: 2/15/2016 2:36:00 PM
Dear Tim: Some knowledge is not safe in the wrong hands. Look what wev'e done with the knowledge of life and death. We know war will bring death and yet wi still wage it with a hubris beyond belief. We are the ultimate dichotomy of Nature because we have been given the knowledge and yet some still choose evil. Very thought provoking write; the big WHY????? SuZ
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 2/16/2016 2:16:00 AM
Thanks as always Suzanne! Knowledge is a fickle thing, so perhaps it's more important to have a HEART, then seek knowledge secondary. Your sincere comments are a delight for me.
Date: 10/21/2014 12:00:00 PM
This poem, based on the free gift of thought, delves into the need to know and understand; acceptance of things through a wider lens can help us cope better with life and what comes after. Questions have nothing to do with not believing...they are the switches that can provide light and awareness. Well done, Timothy! // paul
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 10/22/2014 11:11:00 AM
I love when people can give such honest and insightful comments such as yours! Yes, I totally agree. Questions aren't to be scoffed at... neither is God afraid of them. There is a proverb that goes, "The simple believe every word, but the prudent looks well to his going." Have a blessed day, my friend! And thank you for feedback :)
Date: 10/21/2014 1:22:00 AM
For me the very small and the very large all point in God's direction. I enjoyed this piece more than I can express. You amaze me Timothy!
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 10/22/2014 11:08:00 AM
It says that He created all things for his pleasure. So if we're created in His image then perhaps we should take pleasure in these things as well. Thank you for gracing my page with your presence.
Date: 10/20/2014 3:30:00 AM
Thanks Tim... LOVE it. You addressed so many things in this poem with insight and true wisdom. You know my feeling on this, and I thank you for your coercion to magnify it so well in this excellent piece.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 10/20/2014 10:58:00 PM
Thanks again Kim for reading and enjoying! :)
Date: 10/19/2014 8:27:00 PM
excellent piece different timothy so many different pictures to choose from beautifully drawn dear friend
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 10/20/2014 10:56:00 PM
Thanks Liam!
Date: 10/19/2014 5:01:00 AM
This is SO profound and DEEP, Timothy. The Creator God allows us to ask questions, but how it must pain Him. One day...all will be clear. You know my belief system mirrors yours. Great write, my dear.
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Timothy Hicks
Date: 10/20/2014 10:56:00 PM
I believe God understands questions... it's only when it devolves into doubt when things need to be set right again. Thanks, as always, for reading me.

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