Vastness
..space..water..imagination..feelings..
There is something
so colossal the eyes
cannot take it in
all at one time.
And it's not
something
that I could
ever claim alone
as mine.
--- Vastness
It cannot be
grabbed or
held
and there are
some vast spaces
we will
never tame
never touch
or see in person
for that much.
One can find solace
in the vastness
a silent serenade
to dream of wishes
and plans yet to be
made.
--- Space
Endless stars,
planets littered
across the cosmos
as comets streak
to meet their
inevitable end.
We'll never truly
know if there's
any noise there
or just a silence
that will not rend.
--- Oceans
Water so very blue
as far as one can see,
but we cannot see the
entirety of it all
from sea to shining sea.
Water supporting
billions of lives
human, mammal and fish.
An ocean depth of
nourishment of which
one could only wish.
--- Imagination
Here's one thing
that you can claim as
all your own.
Stretch it as wide as
an Ocean, as tall as
a Tree, as vast as
you ever imagined
Space could be.
You are ruler
of your own mind
you get to decide if
you'll be cruel or kind.
You can write a novel
or pretty poetry. Paint
a masterpiece for everyone
to see. Yes, that's right
Imagination
cost nothing - it's totally
free.
--- Love
A mother's first glance
at her new born child.
That first kiss that you
waited for so long.
The vastness of love
can be
Silent, Broody,
Loud, Wild
or Strong.
There's a vastness to love
even as you feel tightness
in your chest and you want
to scream out to the world
whom you love the best.
God said love
was patient and kind
but love can also be
misguided and blind.
But still
Love is the one thing
all the inhabitants of
the world need the most
we need it's vastness
to surround us.
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Thanks for reading! - Sam
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Sam Harty is a poet of raw truth and quiet rebellion. Author of Lost Love Volumes I & II and The Lost Little Series, her work confronts heartbreak, trauma, and survival with fierce honesty and lyrical depth. Where to find me
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Comments (24)
God said love was patient and kind but it also can be blind. That is true Sam. Nicely Done!!!
This is beautiful; I love how it makes me think about the vastness around me. Although some vastness is a bit frightening, I don't like space vastness. But the oceans are great. All that life. This is a great piece, and it is well done.
Enjoyed this poem. Really describes the fascination and mystery of the vastness of this world and the universe.
Wow! Many layers brought into this piece. You were in your zone for sure. Congrats on TS!
You created a beautiful, wondrous poem. I loved it! It flows perfectly from one section to the next and rounded out in the best way about love! Congrats on TS!!🎉
You have a way of getting inside my head! Top Story? Indeed!
This is beautiful and profound Sam. Congratulations on your TS.
Congratulations on your top story! Love this poem. Our imagination is so vast just like the world.
Congratulations on Top Story!
congratulation on your top story...its wonderful
This is a beautiful piece, Sam! love that the vastness is embraced rather than shied away from!
I love this🥰
What a brilliant story!
u r poem masterfully captures the immense beauty and depth in space, oceans, imagination and love.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story 🎉
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
I love your expansion on the vastness of so many things in our lives. There is such passion and depth in your poem. Congratulations on a much deserved Top Story.
Congratulation good story
Congratulations on Top Story!! Well Done!!!
Such a cool reflection on vastness, from space and oceans to imagination and love. And love, as always, is the ultimate force that keeps it all connected. Super thoughtful and deep, but in a breezy way! ✨
Very deep but very true, nice job Sam
Whoaaaa, that was so breathtaking and profound. Loved it+
Excellent word choices, beautifully written
Beautiful work Sam! BRAVO! :)