Vital

The breathtaking wonders of the universe

Orgasmically explode:

Trillions of stars,

Blindingly bright

With black light.

Black?

Yes, as we can see

But a glimpse

Of their light.

So without US,

All is black

And might as well

Not exist.

We are Vital.

With Us at least

Some light is seen

And admired.

The wonders of our world

And sky

Are acknowledged

And felt

And thought about.

Yet who are “We”?

We are all sentient beings –

Not just humans:

All living things with brains

From ants to whales.

It’s worth remembering that.

Paul Butters

© PB 25\6\2020.