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THE PATH TO THE MILKY WAY

by Phil Walling

THE PATH TO THE MILKY WAY

Cruising into space, I set my car into hyperdrive
I listened for the sound of the music of the spheres
Turning around the corner, there was a planet
made of orange and green.
It looked luminous and translucent, but still
I could see nothing.

I followed the path to the milkyway.

Falling down, I noticed there was a lot of ground around me
I lost my orbit, or so I thought --
But nevertheless, I still reached down
and looked beyond
Beyond the stars and the shape
and the galaxy.

Still I saw nothing

Still I saw nothing

Then from behind, I heard another sound
A sound . . . .

(of silence).

01/12/2005

Author's Note: Peace

Posted on 01/12/2005
Copyright © 2024 Phil Walling

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Amanda Bullington on 01/22/05 at 07:11 PM

I really liked the imagery in this. I liked the ending too, how it kind of tapered off into silence. Not completely sure what the silence thing is about though... I'd love to know. nice work.

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