Wandering Thoughts For J.T.Ellison Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

Pale blue deepens to indigo.
Night is descending peacefully
On cue the stars begin to show
far distant lights that brightly glow.

Some twinkle, some shine steadily
which I accept quite readily.
Some things I’m not allowed to know.
Beyond my capability

to understand so I don’t try.
Although I sometimes wonder why
some stars appear to twinkle so.
As if to try and catch my eye

If this is so then they succeed
in capturing my interest
with signals that I cannot read
Although I do my very best.

I’m certain that we’re are not alone,
though others may think otherwise.
That somewhere in he great unknown
some other beings watch the skies.

In wonder as they contemplate
the vastness of the universe.
The twinkling stars which fascinate.
may be attempting to converse.

Across light years of empty space
to end their isolation.
Make contact with another race
This is a thought I dwell upon.

A foolish dream it may well be.
At least it occupies my mind
I sit in thoughtful reverie
and leave my worries all behind.

I watch the darkening of the sky
which indicates that day is done.
The hours of twilight quickly fly
they linger briefly then are gone.

Although the laws of gravity
attempt to dictate boundaries.
Imagination sets me free
to wander where and how I please.

21-Feb-08