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This is the second edition of poetry written by Peter Hynes, after Under the Oak. I hope you enjoy reading these poems, and perhaps I can make you think about things you might not ordinarily think about.
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Comet
a comet streaks through the finale
of a star-crossed sunset
its tail bright as sunlight,
but quickly disappearing,
a sort of dissatisfaction
following in its wake,
as if you thought it would be visible
all through the coming night;
but not so, it has shown itself and gone,
speeding through space as some men
only wish that they could do,
vast wealth spent on space flight,
yet no one’s living on the moon
nor has anyone reached Mars
-and why would they want to?-
so the comet’s indifference to
what you and I may wish for
is certainly to be expected,
however much it drives home
how small and insignificant
our lovely blue planet is…
About the Author: Peter Hynes is a Canadian. He began writing poetry many years ago, in high school. His poetry has been published in various anthologies and elsewhere since. This is his first book of poems. He was born in southwestern Ontario. He still lives in the province with his wife and their small menagerie.
Website: http://www.peterhynespoetry.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poetrybypeter57
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18656375.Peter_Hynes
Bookfunnel: https://books.bookfunnel.com/ReflectionsinWords/6nob4jg2l2
Under the Oak : Poems by Peter Hynes (book 1)
Amazon ca - https://www.amazon.ca/Under-Oak-Poems-Peter-Hynes/dp/1773709682/
Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/under-the-oak-peter-hynes/1128518346
The Costume Box: Poems by Peter Hynes (book 2)
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1779623313
Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-costume-box-peter-hynes/1146521274
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Comet
a comet streaks through the finale
of a star-crossed sunset
its tail bright as sunlight,
but quickly disappearing,
a sort of dissatisfaction
following in its wake,
as if you thought it would be visible
all through the coming night;
but not so, it has shown itself and gone,
speeding through space as some men
only wish that they could do,
vast wealth spent on space flight,
yet no one’s living on the moon
nor has anyone reached Mars
-and why would they want to?-
so the comet’s indifference to
what you and I may wish for
is certainly to be expected,
however much it drives home
how small and insignificant
our lovely blue planet is…
About the Author: Peter Hynes is a Canadian. He began writing poetry many years ago, in high school. His poetry has been published in various anthologies and elsewhere since. This is his first book of poems. He was born in southwestern Ontario. He still lives in the province with his wife and their small menagerie.
Website: http://www.peterhynespoetry.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poetrybypeter57
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18656375.Peter_Hynes
Bookfunnel: https://books.bookfunnel.com/ReflectionsinWords/6nob4jg2l2
Under the Oak : Poems by Peter Hynes (book 1)
Amazon ca - https://www.amazon.ca/Under-Oak-Poems-Peter-Hynes/dp/1773709682/
Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/under-the-oak-peter-hynes/1128518346
The Costume Box: Poems by Peter Hynes (book 2)
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1779623313
Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-costume-box-peter-hynes/1146521274
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