Universal

(Picture Credit - Cone Nebula by Space dot com)

There’s always a sun bringing light

To places otherwise dark.

Anywhere in the universe

Always a star or two (or more) nearby.

Somewhere there is always life

No matter how transient it may be.

Life that flourishes

In icy wastes, volcanic vents, wide deserts:

Almost anywhere.

For life clings on

With utter determination

To survive.

There’s always grass and trees

Fish and animals

Birds and insects

Of some sort

Wherever life has taken hold.

Never underestimate Mother Nature

Wherever she reigns

Perhaps on planets of every size

Circling around stars

That boggle the mind

Compared to our humble Sol.

Just Rejoice

That We are here right now:

Able to witness and marvel at the wonders

Of a cosmic realm

That we have only just begun

To explore.

Paul Butters

© PB 25\6\2018.