(c) Nicole Köhler
 

I observe the vast evening sky. The mind of a man cannot fully comprehend the scale of such being. No devices of technology nor wisdom of philosophies and religions can explain this infinity. All of them draw something from it. They pursue to narrate our tales, they thrive to let everyone know about the world around us, for every ideology has its basis and the thrill of mystery surpasses our contentment of knowledge.

But alas! As no cleric, poet nor scientist can write a proper hymn, lyric or treatise for a thing of this magnitude. Somewhere far beyond our horizons lie greater energies. Different size of rock formations, cosmic dust and oceans of elements. 

We can only see narrowly and be left in awe. Above us walks the Guardian who tends the bears that roam around the garden of stars. Somewhere else the Eagle may fall from heights to dive after its prey. The dog of Orion wanders across the sky. It barks fiercely and exposes its sharp teeth while exhaling the heat.

But of course these are just excerpts from the great book of lore and as we wait to reveal what we are able to, we are sentenced - or gifted with time to imagine.
 To focus our earthly eyes upon the starry sky and see what it has to show. And who knows, maybe a glimpse after another can offer understanding and most especially, guidance in our journeys.

Goodbye

I got a sudden surge of inspiration from talking with my friend about goodbyes and farewells and so my odd mind came up with this. Also, to make this more significant, I'll have to say that by writing this I broke through a very persistent writer's block. If you happen to read this, you know who you are and  you'll have my gratitude.
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This moment of leaving
Doesn't walk hand in hand
It has no farewell kiss
And it doesn't share a last dance

No one plays the last song
No one shares the last cigarette
No one raises a pint
Or takes a moment to remember

It has no words to echo
To break the silence
It's a tearful, heart-rending and brief
And so it leaves you with your thoughts

Alone