The Center of the Universe -------------------------------------------
we are not
the center of the universe
we are not
the protagonist or the enemy
the morning or the evening bell
the prophecy we heard foretell
of some surprise narrative
We are
the center of the poet's verse
the purpose behind unspoken words
the molten middle of untold worlds
the frozen reaches of outer swirls
We are
the opening chord and denouement
the chorus and the prima voice
the noche and the morning sun
dripping through open window shades
warming uncovered shoulder blades
And how we conceal and reveal
exactly the same things at night
We are
spinning gases bursting in flame
distant galaxies with distant names
concave giants and holy black holes
dwarfing single cell cyclical events
petty as space/time continuum
which is appropriately stagnant
We are
Searching desperately for love and truth
abandoning logic and reason
embracing ancient poetry,
marble statues found under sitting trees
giving up celestial virginity
blind to overwhelming divinity
the center of all humanity
is worshiping false deities
again
We are not the center of the Universe
We are centered in it's blessed heart
Forever stuck in fast forward's reverse
How lucky that we played our part
I enjoyed this immensely. The invigorating theme took me there and back again. In miniature in the Micro world I understand we are not very different from the galaxies in the universe or the stars that are suns and the turmoil of space in very vividly portrayed. Good going and well done! Joachim..
Wow, this is a beauty. I won't make any comments on this, because I just want to enjoy how it made me feel. The first stanza is the most powerful for me, where you said that we are not the protagonist, or the enemy, that speaks so much wisdom, I love it, it's brilliant. I will say, though, that I did trip over myself because I think at one point you lost the rhythm you were going for, but at the end yo u found it again. The last line of your poem seems out of place, and maybe it's only to me, and if it is then just ignore me. Ok, so I did make comments, but I really can't help it, so I'm sorry. This is gorgeous though, especially with your profile picture of the Aurora Borealis, that's beautiful.
Be well,
~Azura*
So far, so good. I'll have to schedule a later visit before any detailed comments. Current thoughts: the ideas and words seem fine enough, the presentation and mixing could use a few changes.
Submission Name: The Center of the Universe
