Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted February 3, 2017

Chapters:

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Exceptional

free verse

A chapter in the book Selections For Book Project

an inkling of a glance

by michaelcahill

why would I seek consideration when vastness shamelessly stretches out before me undulating its milky way while making it clear               no gravity is real you’re lucky to advance four feet in your glorious adventure of celestial conquest   but, sure, decry the small snickering orb a pebble to us, a life altering mystery to you personify us with meaning poking holes in an alternate soul and even dare the pretense you are part of it   did I mention I had a hurt a feeling a need well, a little want just an inkling of a glance my way for a moment a nod a wink to let me think you know I’m something more than just a monolithic surface to reflect your every thought and moistened dream and lustful whim             you see that’s why   I laugh at quarter moons they’re not half of what I am and the stars are much more lonely in the sky yes the speed of light amazes all cheer but no matter how they chase in desperate need they won’t get nearer than they are they’ll stay as far away until the day the last atom flickers out and there’s no doubt   I’ll be there watching and that is more attention paid than will be bestowed on me   poor pitiful uncared for and unloved me   I see my face reflected in the still water a forlorn vacant stare a tear gets a reaction as the water ripples towards the edges of infinity but I do not