Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, SYNOPSIS, by MARGARET MELLISH


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SYNOPSIS, by                    
First Line: A planet revolving around the sun
Last Line: Tomorrow is eternity.
Subject(s): Earth; Future Life; Mankind; Politics & Government; World; Retribution; Eternity; After Life; Human Race


A planet revolving around the sun;
Just a speck of dust, and only one
Of uncountable billions and trillions of such . . .
It matters so little, yet matters so much.

The President's speech, and a Dictator's scare;
A terrified boy's last mile to the Chair;
This year's best seller; a premiere show.
And erotic urgings where trade winds blow . . .
"There is no God," scientists declare . . .
"We've searched the heavens, and found none there." . . .
While over their shoulders He looks and sees, --
And from their point of view, even He agrees.
. . .Treading on dust of those before . . .
And we'll make dust for many more: . .
So come and play a while with me.
Tomorrow is Eternity.





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