Vast Emptiness

~

as I gaze out upon the
tranquil surface of a moonlit ocean
I am taken by the vast emptiness
that I see

and I wonder if this
perpetual body of water
is taken by the vast emptiness
that is me

~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Andresen Avatar
October 11, 2019 at 6:23 AM
- I see, infinity   ... the most important source on earth, Chris - Humans are a part of it all - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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October 11, 2019 at 6:48 AM
Thank you so very much my friend.
Hamilton Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 12:58 PM
Clever idea for a write, perfect execution!
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September 26, 2019 at 1:27 PM
Thanks my friend. Check your mailbox.
Goldsmith Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 3:44 PM
Beautiful and peaceful. I love to gaze on the water of blue......................
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September 24, 2019 at 4:02 PM
Thank you so very much Paula.
Tugaff Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 5:06 AM
Chris, enjoyed reading it. Post some more. Ernilando
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September 24, 2019 at 8:22 AM
Thank you so much.
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September 12, 2019 at 6:57 AM
Soft and serene, a peaceful write, Chris.
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September 12, 2019 at 8:14 AM
Thank you so much Caren
Adams Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 4:07 PM
i like the way this one is penned, it makes one ponder thoughts, as you are as you wrote it...clever my friend :) hugs
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September 11, 2019 at 4:20 PM
Thank you Sandy. I am happy you enjoyed my "test" poem, shhhhhhh. : ) Seems I can reply from here as well.
Bauer Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 3:06 PM
pure poetry, chris!
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September 11, 2019 at 3:45 PM
Thank you my friend. I appreciate your wonderful comment
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