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

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