The Void

I imagine 
stretched out ahead of me
an expanse of nothingness
so vast and inexplicable
that were I to measure it
I would need an eternity
which I believe
the limitlessness of
that expanse to be.

Dare I let go
of all I hold so dearly
and of all the things
of such unnecessary value
in this material world?
I know I need to dare let go and
embrace the void.

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Valsa George

May 26, 2026 at 3:31 AM

Yes, we have to let go everything of this material world and embrace the void that stretches limitless. Great write.

Zohra Jabeen

May 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM

Void,yet vast...amazing!! I just loved reading... Wonderful write!!

Paige Hind

May 23, 2026 at 8:35 PM

deep thinking!!

Ink Empress

May 23, 2026 at 9:42 AM

So beautiful! I love this free verse! You do know how to write a good one that flows so well! And i love how it ends on a positive note, amidst the void sometimes to embrace it is wisest of all! A fave this is for me! Pleasure reading Sending you light always

Andrea Dietrich

May 23, 2026 at 9:55 AM

Thanks, Ink. This is the only way I could think to do something on a void.

Joe Maverick

May 23, 2026 at 7:38 AM

Do you think we could escape droids in The void.? You know me ever the opty-missed..Or something like that dearest Andrea.)

Joseph P. DiMino

May 22, 2026 at 10:29 PM

We stop living when we are controlled by what we have and where we have been. We seek rightly Freedom of the eternal moment -- as with God our Eternal Creator. Very thoughtful and profound write, Andrea. Blessings.

Andrea Dietrich

May 22, 2026 at 10:33 PM

Thanks, Joe. You got what I was going for