David Kavanagh Poet Rhyme

Zenith of Design

Can a god build walls on the horizon 
Hang chandeliers from zeniths above 
Let the ocean drain into the nadir 
Turn platitudes of doubt into love 

Can a god look west, to watch sunrise 
Go back in time, see humanity evolve 
Walk barefoot across the suns corona
Make reason, meaningless to resolve

Can a god bring order to happenstance 
See through charades of pantomime
Grow vaccines on earths magnetic field 
With a mere thought, distinguish design 

Can a god travel faster than light speed 
Cross our galaxy, in the blink of an eye 
Throw caution to the winds of tomorrow 
Leave us dumbstruck for pondering why 

Can a god see through endless darkness 
Bring a smile to a heartbroken face 
Take delusion, and banish it forever 
Whisper in a dying ear, your soul is safe

Can a god truly answer all questions 
Is it meaningless to pen poems of trial
If a god comforts through your prayers
Who am I, to cast doubt or denial 


''Z'' Contest, New or Old - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France 
Prompt word No7 Zenith 05/12/21

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Constance La France December 11, 2021 at 2:58 PM David, congratulations on your Third Place win in my "Z" Contest, enjoyed ~ peace and tranquility _ Constance David Kavanagh December 11, 2021 at 3:06 PM Thank you Constance, I’m delighted you enjoyed my poem as indeed I’m delighted with your placement, cheers David

Sam Kauffman December 9, 2021 at 12:33 PM David, there is a quintessential depth to each question leaving the answer to your reader all summed up in the last line of the last stanza. This write so echoes the questions of Job. Wonderfully and thoughtfully done. Congratulations and high fives for your win! Cheers! David Kavanagh December 9, 2021 at 12:45 PM Thank you Sam, this one I’m particularly fond of, for one simple reason, here I am merely a man trying to imagine the abilities of a God, regardless of the seemingly miraculous technologies we possess today, I still feel we no little to nothing about the underlying reality of the universe, cheers David

Paula Goldsmith December 9, 2021 at 11:43 AM Congratulations on your "Z" win. WOW!!! What a wonderful write. A fav. Have a blessed day with your win.................. David Kavanagh December 9, 2021 at 12:20 PM Paula it’s an honour to get a Fave from yourself, I thank you so much, I really enjoyed writing this searching poem, it’s an honest account of my place in a universe of infinite possibilities, cheers David

Sigrid Ermine January 1, 2021 at 3:28 PM - - Amazing stuff, David. Sorry to say this first, no comments on such a logical, beautiful, open minded poem so far is surprising. A prime egasample of your writing, appealing to every man. Well scripted, paced reasoning. Beginning of poem, horizons, chandelier, zenith, - sentiment vibrant and thought provoking. Yes, charades of pantomime, if anyone can see through our acts, it's God. I admire your breadth of view so kindly and cleverly expressed. David Kavanagh January 2, 2021 at 1:19 AM Thanks Sigrid, comments are a peculiarity here on the soup, so I simply expect the unexpected, delighted you enjoyed this one, was a great soul search, and to get a half decent poem made it even better, your analysis is exceptional as always Sigrid, you actually spot things I overlook myself while I’m writing, really have learnt so much from you, cheers David,