Microbic Poems | Examples

Reflection From Alpha Centauri

I lost my religion on a clear night in June 
From Alpha Centauri I gazed at Earth’s 
                          mere microbic 
                            inhabitants; 
 
Insignificant in the celestial grand scheme 
Lusting for meaning; questioning why so 
Assuming we are so much greater than 
All of the other creatures sharing this planet. 

        moot nonsensical blathering, 
        Do we, indeed, think too highly? 

                          suspect we do 
                            perhaps ought not. 

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