From absolute Nothingness, a Universe was created, 

Filled with nebulae nurseries of dust and gas,

Destined by gravitational force to collapse, and 

Forge into stars of an ever expanding,

Protective Universe.

Rocky and gaseous planets emerge as companion

Spheres to special stars, with sufficient elements

To sustain advanced life forms,

That look back into the ancient darkness of

Interstellar space, and attempt to resolve the

Myriad Mysteries of Creation.

Suddenly, like a flash, a Vision appeared.

Red and green and blue balls bobbed,

Suspended, as they floated overhead,

Within touching range — arched like

A beautiful rainbow meant to attract,

A newly formed soul - finally awakened

From a deep slumber of dreams, filled with an

Incomprehensible kaleidoscope of wonders.

Rays of earth sunlight streamed into the room, 

Its glow, landing warmly, upon a protective crib, 

Filled with cuddly, soft stuffed, furry animals.

Embedded snugly in the center, blanket wrapped, 

Laid a baby boy, feeling a full sensory awareness

of vision, for the first time in his young life. 

Mesmerized by this multi-colored spectrum of 

dancing globes, inducing him to touch, to feel, 

the awe and magic, and the joy, of all the awaiting 

splendors of a developing life of consciousness.

It was another, singular, big bang moment,

With a life expanding at an inflationary speed,

While a waltzing array of planets, revolved above.

This moment, the Miracle of all Miracles, 

One of the many billions preceding him,

And the many billions more, succeeding him.

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D W Orr
Environmentalist, Weimaraner/Dachshund Companion, Photographer, and Poet-Provocateur
Harford County, Maryland,
Here, where it all began, 256 years ago, in the USA

March 21, 2025
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