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When You Float In Outer Space

When you float in outer space
with no one else around,
it gets a little lonely
and you start to miss the ground.

The familiar touch of Mother Earth
and friends to share the news,
is the kind of isolation
that can give someone the blues.

But you don't have to be in space
to feel alone and down;
you might swim a crowded pool
and still feel like you could drown.

But all it takes to raise some hope
that there'll be better weather,
is connecting with a friendly face
just like a spacesuit tether.

So if you feel you're out of touch
reach out to find a smile,
and if your feet are on the ground
then go the extra mile:

find someone who's drifting off
and offer them a hand,
bring them back into the ship
and help them safely land.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sangster - K Avatar
December 4, 2020 at 6:39 AM
HI Cary, I really enjoyed reading your rhyming poems and can definitely relate to this one! Great job! :-)
Coulstock Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 1:30 AM
I love the way you write with your heart.
Snowden Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Thank you, again, Sylvia; I appreciate all the comments and feedback. It has been a pleasure to hear from you! -Cary
Haick Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 12:49 AM
Great job Cary...haven't been here in ages but am glad I opened this email from PS. Very refreshing to read. Thank you for sharing. Annalise
Snowden Avatar
June 12, 2018 at 9:27 AM
Thanks Annalise! I'm a bit of a newbie myself, but "Welcome Back!" -Cary
Talbot Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 5:28 PM
'Reach out to find a smile', wow, a great rhyme but that line, amazing! Mick
Snowden Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 6:49 PM
Thanks, Mick, I'm glad you liked it! -Cary
Toney Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 2:09 PM
Lovely rhyme, Cary. It's out of this world! Positive vibe made be feel good and smile :)
Snowden Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 2:31 PM
Fantastic, Mark! Thanks for the clever comment, I'm glad it brought a smile. Thanks for letting me know. -Cary
Michael Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 11:13 AM
You've got that flow in your poetry...that makes it swing...All the best Cary
Snowden Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 12:38 PM
Thank you, Arturo! I appreciate your complimentary observation; very encouraging. Thank you! -Cary
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