Standing on tip-toes
I peered through
The keyhole of Eternity,
I saw the edge of Forever,
I looked at Infinity,
And was awestruck!

The Moon
Beckoned me
To scrutinize her,
To examine
Those contours,
The peaks,
The luminous face
That has enchanted
Mariners for Millennia.
I felt her pull
Just as they,
Her influence
That has moved oceans
To and fro
Moved me,
Made me smile
A smile of contentment.

The stars
Had no less
A persuasive art
Of attracting my attention –
Faint specks of light
Glowing on a velvet
Midnight sky
Drew me to investigate
Further, to examine
Their jewel-like beauty.
I felt insignificant
In the presence
Of all the vast expanse
That now unfolded
Before my eyes;
I realized
How puny Man really is,
And sensed
The timeless appeal
Of the grandeur
And splendour
Of the glorious heavens.

From then on
A love grew
And continues
To expand
As does the Universe,
Never to diminish
In fervour or zeal
At all the wonder
Spread before my eyes…