by Elliot J. West
If space goes on forever,
(don’t ask about my 10 year plan)
a vast expanding universe of
stars shining with such brilliance,
(I bury choices like bones in the garden)
are we just ants in our anthill,
(if you don’t see me, I won’t face this)
waiting to be crushed
by the heavy foot of time?
(how else will I hold onto power?)
If the planets with their systems
(I come waiting at a standstill)
reach beyond limitless light
into places past our comprehension
(pretend I am still moving forward)
are we all just infants
(making a mask of indifference)
babbling at shapes and colors
amused in our ignorant research?
(looking where to go from here)
Elliot J. West (he/they) is an author and tabletop role play game designer from the southern USA. His works focus on LGBTQ+ voices and themes of nature, belonging, and identity. When Elliot isn’t writing, they enjoy drinking tea, playing games, and sending their friends photos of animals in hats. More of his work can be found at elliotjwest.com.
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