Image: Vincent Van Gogh – Starry Night
It was that moment when I was standing on the edge that I began to think about the universe and my place in it. I reflected for some time before arriving at the place I am in now.
Tonight as I look up into the heavens and contemplate the massive universe we live in I realise how small and insignificant we are in the grand scheme of things, whatever that might be.
I remembered travelling to the east one year, during a winter storm, with snow blizzarding around me and me thinking I may have to stop but if I do will I be buried and not be able to find my way out.
None of that happened as it turned out.
But it may me think about how lucky I am to live where I do.
As I stand under the stars on this warm summers night, the myriad of stars twinkling at inestimable distances from earth I see a star shoot across the heavens, it only takes a few seconds, but a tiny moment of wonder for me.
standing looking up
wonders of the universe
in summer magic
Written for: https://haibunthinking.wordpress.com/2014/12/23/haibun-thinking-december-23rd-2014/
Morpethroad 
The universe is indeed a wonder. Something beautiful. Thank you, and I hope you have great New Year
Thanks Al, enjoy all it brings.
Amen 😊
Thank you Jenny and amen to you.
Nature is indeed a great teacher! I am always in awe of the ‘words’ it has to offer.
Thank you, I am impressed with that lovely comment.
Pensive piece, Sir Tommy, time for reflection.
‘Tis indeed good sir. Best wishes for 2015.
It’s such a wonderful thing to be moved by the stars … lovely haibun Michael.
Thank you Georgia, best wishes for 2015.
❤ xxx
This was wonderful to read, Michael, since in my part of the world it is the gray/rainy season, and there are no visible stars in the sky. But I know they are there. It’s nice to know we share the same universe.
Thanks Mandy, yes they are there trust me on that one. Have a great new year.
What a magical night you have described in your beautiful haibun, Michael!