A galaxy lensed with a prolix name
shows as three within the frame,
the third distorted in center of view
like bridge twixt the other two.
The Hubble Space Telescope it's been said
as to distance overhead
has revolutionized gravity's quirk
of showing large what might lurk
off yonder in background, thus permit peek
through a magnified technique
at heavenly objects, too far away
to be seen as lensing may
in shape and in structure, the Hubble's flair,
or to resolve details where
what had been spotted was only a blur.
Hubble was first to confer
the gift of powering mortals to peer
deep in outer spatial sphere
henceforward to open a cosmic door
into worlds of evermore…
My psyche to stellar heights might be flung
letting senses fly among
celestial realms which the images gave
me, merely an earthbound slave.
As I would meander ‘midst stars on high
the hours scurried swiftly by,
through Hubble's surveillance brought eye to eye
with wonders to versify.
So though the James Webb is talk of the town
these days as scope of renown,
the Hubble still plays a paramount part
especially in my heart.
Excellent poem with a vision beyond the earth. Really love to read your poems Harley.
It is a gift to be peering into galaxy and to view the wonders of spatial spere.
Dear Poetess, You are indeed, opening a cosmic door for all of us with your beautiful cosmic poems.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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