Universe

Millions of galaxies with colors shining bright Distances can only be measured in light years Celestial bodies in clusters of light Making their orbits around massive spheres There are huge stars somewhere out there That may one day implode Its brilliant brightness will take a while to disappear Just a fraction of many an episode The Earth is just a small part of this vastness And we are but a speck in the scheme of things Earth orbit around the sun to express That time has come full circle, what joy it brings The sun sets as the day ends The moon rises as night descends Stars begin twinkling from afar It's time to wish upon a star! 11- 3- 2022 Writing Challenge - Unburden a ''U'' Word- Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/18/2025 5:29:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Sara K

Anna Marie Kaianah

Date: 12/27/2022 1:01:00 AM

Well written Joseph! The universe so amazing. I just adore the study of astronomy and the beauty of the universe. Congratulations on your win my friend! ~Anna Kaianah

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/30/2022 10:22:00 AM

Oh Joseph this is wonderful in it images and the last line is the piece de resistance! Can't wait for tonight, before the storm rolls in, to wish upon a star. There is pure delight in every line that sparkles like our favorite stars and constellations! Congratulations. Your poem has made my heart :)"

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/17/2022 1:17:00 AM

Creative lines in this winner. Congratulations on placing in Constance's contest. Way to go. Sara

Constance La France

Date: 11/14/2022 6:29:00 AM

Joseph, wonderful words within your poem. Congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - Unburden- A ''U'' Word, well done! I hope you will enter my new contest, Writing Challenge "V" Forms with quote inspirations and themes.

Ann Peck

Date: 11/7/2022 4:16:00 PM

We are but a speck in the scheme of things...that is so true and such a lonely feeling. Your poem is beautiful and graceful. Best of luck in contest!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/4/2022 6:35:00 PM

I'm in complete awe with our mysterious universe. There's something magical about the earth revolving around the sun, and stars that shine. God certainly is in control. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/4/2022 1:16:00 PM

You have really shown this well Joseph. Great one, I enjoyed. Good luck in the contest :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/4/2022 8:56:00 AM

A wondrous nature of the cosmos! Joseph, I hope you enjoyed your trip to eternity. In comparison to the entirety of the cosmos, we are nothing more than a speck of dust.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/4/2022 5:27:00 AM

Yes--the magnificent universe! Enjoyed the celestial journey, Joseph.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/4/2022 2:16:00 AM

we are but a speck in the scheme of things: precise quote. We are just a grain of sand compared to the universe.