The galaxy NGC 1156 resembles a delicate cherry blossom tree flowering in springtime in this Hubble image. The many bright “blooms” within the galaxy are in fact stellar nurseries — regions where new stars are springing to life. Text credit: ESA (European Space Agency) Image credit: ESA/Hubble, NASA, R. Jansen
The universe wakes
in a brilliant blush of color
flowering dazzle clouds that sail on ifs
in magic rhythm from was to is
~for eternity or not~
do we embrace
with fired hearts,
desiring stars,
remembering home
A puente from the Oracle.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
Well done once more.
Thank you, Derrick.
I have never seen the word “ifs” used in this way – brilliant!
flowering dazzle clouds that sail on ifs/in magic rhythm from was to is
Thank you so much, Marian! I’m pleased you like it. The Oracle always seems to give me if. 🙂
Brilliance, clouds, sailing and eternity—we’re in the same picture (again). You have ifs and I have maybe and perhaps. She gave you a lovely poem too 🙂
Thank you!
I like that we’re in the same picture–again. 🙂
It’s rare that we’re not 🙂
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Flowering clouds…that’s beautiful. I’ve been thinking a lot about home. Perhaps the universe is enough.
Thank you! Perhaps it is.
I can’t decide on one favorite line. I love the whole, which I always do, but usually I can settle on one (or two) lines as “This here.” I love the idea of sailing on ifs, not just the clouds in your poem but our lives, our souls. Life is one big If …
Aww–thank you so much, Marie! ❤
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Splendid! sail on ifs / in magic rhythm from was to is
Thank you very much!
Wonderful Merril, just lovely.
Thank you so much, Holly!
My pleasure!
You’re on a roll today, Merril. This is beautiful!
Thanks so much, Jill!
Your bridge works really well, Merril.
Thank you very much, Ken.
Beautiful!
Thank you!
My pleasure 🤗
🙂
Loved the way you have combined deep space with life here. Well done, Merril!
Thank you very much, Frank!