Planets

In the orbits of planets,

stars whisper little lies

that go unheard.

Only the asteroids

(shifting about in their

constant belt)

listen with full attention.

The planets pay no heed.

They are bigger.

They are stronger

than spinning asteroids

and murmurings stars.

Far above and beyond,

their solid matter keeps them

on their paths.

 

The universe’s darkness

can be cold and lonely.

The planets know each other

and keep their company.

Only Pluto, the smallest

and the farthest,

is lonelier than

all the others.

No one understands

the plight of a non-planet.

No one understands

its orbit and its singularity.

It hardly feels

the sun’s warmth

on its desolate surface.

Does that mean it

doesn't care?

No. It’s not given the chance.

 

When the planets align,

all are at home

in the galaxy.

Even Pluto

(loneliest of them all)

feels one with the others.

They all breathe a sigh

of relief in their

astronomical positions.

Author's Note

Never listen to the whispers of stars. More often than not, they love to tell lies. Instead, listen to what your nature says. Align yourself with the other planets and feel what you truly are.