Next time you find yourself outside on a cool, clear, moonless evening, take a moment to look up.
Consider the fact that you can only see about 2,000 stars.
Consider that is only about 3% of the known universe.
Consider also that there is an estimated 97% of the universe we cannot see from earth.
Now consider the relative insignificance of the orbiting sphere that we inhabit.
Our “world”. Our “earth”. Our “home”.
Lastly, consider that all living beings on our earth are trying to enjoy life to the fullest.
Given all of that, it would seem logical that everyone on earth would be willing to get past their preconceived notions and beliefs, their prejudices, their hates and dislikes, and to work to enjoy our limited time here . . . together.
Well, at least you would “think” that.
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Greg57 (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Random thoughts and observations . . . .
- Category: Reflection
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Such words of wisdom dear poet, and so much food for thought. Loved it and it's a fav!
I've had a word or two with this gentleman and by extension you earlier, Bella. Please sort it........... Thank you! 🙂
Dear friend, it took me a little digging, but I get it now. I cannot lie, the gentleman in question is my husband. He belonged to a fishing club for years and wrote humorous anecdotes for the clubs newsletter about that happend on tournament weekends that kept me in stitches. He also has great stories about childhood memories, growing up in a small town. I encouraged him to write some pieces and put them out there. So the truth is out, you are a clever detective.
Wadyamean, 'a little digging', hey? Didn't you know which husband I was referring to?
Well I suppose this Greg fella will have to do for now...but I will certainly be viewing your future comments here with slightly more circumspection and just a spare sprinkling of cynicism....🙂
You know, at my age I forget the darndest things. I think I will put a post it on him just to remind me, whenever he wanders through the house. Please do keep a check on me, who knows where I could end up. lol
I promise.....🙂
Agreed. Next one please.
so true! thanks for sharing dear poet
(we're all 99.9% dna identical
yet we wage wars on minuscule differences
like our skin colour, belief systems, or sexual preferences
meanwhile
we're racing to occupy Mars...
there seems to be a gap
in our 'thinking'
a notion of logic that's obscenely, missing...
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