[Today’s poem is by Houston Steve, who takes on the topic of human significance in a boundless, timeless Universe. Not only is it a thoughtful meditation, it is (to be hoped) a welcome break from my own dopey, feculent poetry. Enjoy.]
I Am of the Earth
I am of the Earth
I have been a part of it from the beginning
I shall be a part of it until the end
And when the end comes
I shall continue to be a part of
Whatever comes next
For I am formed of bits of matter
That have been a part of
The Universe
From the time of the Big Bang
Or whatever caused those bits to
Fly
Coalesce
Take shape
And form
Me
When the time is done for this accidental form
That is me
To detach
Then I shall return
Slowly
Surely
Inevitably
To the bits of which I am made
And then
When the Earth is done
And the bits continue their flight through the Universe
Perhaps
One day
They shall find each other once again
But without doubt
With or without my consent
With or without my complaint
With or without my knowing
I shall continue my flight through
The Universe
Forevermore
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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1 comment:
"Let not your heart convince you that the grave is your escape; for against your will you are formed, against your will you are born, against your will you live, against your will you die, and against your will you are destined to give a judgement and accounting before the king, king of all kings, the Holy One, blessed be He." (Ethics of the Fathers, 4:22)
That's what popped into my head when I read your poem, particularly the last section.
Wow. Thank you, Houston Steve.
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