Vastness of the Universe

A billion stars above lay witness to
the never ending motions of the sea 
whose undulating waves roll cross the blue 
and crest on shorelines of infinity.

The vastness of the universe leaves awe
within this humble poet’s probing mind;
I ponder the conclusions one may draw,
what wonders lie beyond are left to find.

As sands of time sift through the hour glass
and days and weeks and years slip slowly by,
I’ve come to realize I’ll ne’er surpass
the bound’ries of this world I occupy.

For we are but a speck in space and time
forever bound within this paradigm.


March 15, 2021

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 5/5/2021 10:01:00 AM
Truly, we will not find the edges of the universe John. Beautifully crafted sonnet of the way we exist in God's paradigm where each speck is needed and each is necessary. Congratulations on your win!
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/5/2021 3:11:00 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Sam, I appreciate it. John
Date: 5/4/2021 4:38:00 PM
Loved reading your poem, John. Made me ponder, and contemplate. Beautifully said!
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/5/2021 2:45:00 AM
Thanks, George, with all the craziness in this world around us today I think it is good to take pause and ponder once in a while and contemplate exactly how we fit in. Have a great day my friend. John
Date: 5/3/2021 7:24:00 PM
I enjoy the smile placed upon my face when I see the winners list and the names set next to those poems that I have chosen. Thanks for that smile, John, for your sonnet sensed your innate spirit that leaves readers spellbound, my gratitude for your participation, and my compliments on your well-deserved placement my friend, Aloha!
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John Gondolf
Date: 5/4/2021 2:51:00 AM
Thank you so much for this wonderful compliment, William, it always means a lot to me to know others appreciate my work. Thanks once again for hosting this contest. John
Date: 5/3/2021 7:03:00 PM
This big idea gets a giant lift from your poetic talent. Congrats on your fine win here for this well-rhymed musing.
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Date: 5/4/2021 2:37:00 AM
Thanks so much for your kind comments, Greg, I appreciate it. John
Date: 4/7/2021 8:34:00 PM
The universe is a humbler, is it not?! You have expressed this so well... Specks that we are, at least we infuse our 'speckness' with tremendous meaning --- more than one can say for 'big rocks' like Jupiter! Another Bravo and Encore for you, O Poet. Light and Luminiscence, Gershon
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John Gondolf
Date: 4/8/2021 2:40:00 AM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Gershon, I appreciate it. John
Date: 3/18/2021 2:53:00 AM
It certainly gives you food for thought John, whats out there, are we alone? We're are left with more questions than answers, one day the mysteries of the universe will be revealed to us, but for now I'm in no hurry to find out. Tom
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/19/2021 2:18:00 AM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Tom, I appreciate it. Stay well. John
Date: 3/15/2021 7:47:00 PM
Beautiful thoughts, John, and so true. The vastness overwhelms our tiny blue spark. Hugs, Ann
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/16/2021 2:45:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Ann, I appreciate you. Hugs, John
Date: 3/15/2021 7:26:00 PM
"We are but a speck in space and time" Yes, we are. The unknown can be frightening, yet fascinating all at the same time. Your thoughts curl gently around me. This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 3/16/2021 2:52:00 AM
When you look at the universe as a whole, we are indeed just a tiny speck; I sometimes ponder how we fit together in this giant puzzle of life. The unknown doesn’t frighten me but leaves me curious, wanting to know more. Hugs.
Date: 3/15/2021 9:07:00 AM
Awesome perspective on life, John. Enjoyed your sonnet.
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/16/2021 2:32:00 AM
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your comments, Vijay, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 3/15/2021 5:24:00 AM
Judging from the first verse, you may find the sea makes you think in existential terms, John. The questions you ponder are the same ones I had when fishing 25 miles offshore. Love your final couplet -- it sums up the sonnet so well! Hugs, Carolyn
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/16/2021 2:30:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Carolyn. Watching the endless motion of the sea does cause one to ponder deeply. Hope all is well in Florida. Hugs, John
Date: 3/15/2021 4:45:00 AM
Forever bound but together we live as one, may we all all be healthy and thrive again. Have a great day John. :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 3/16/2021 2:26:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, I appreciate it. John
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