If one turns to a planet,
One gazes at stars with awe,
Or clings to a master to follow,
And circles around to be warmed,
Afraid to come closer to love him,
So not to be burned alive.

If one turns to a star,
One brightens the darkness of sky,
And warms those who circle around,
And nurtures the life in their hearts,
Inviting to come ever closer,
And crying as they do not dare.

If one turns to a black hole,
One attracts everyone and everything,
The wisdom of planets and stars,
Becomes one the wisest of wise,
Without being grasped or seen,
Suspected by halo alone.

If one turns to the universe,
One neither adds nor omits,
Neither pushes nor pulls,
Neither moves nor stands,
Neither has nor lacks,
Neither knows nor does not.

Empty and yet complete,
Without paradoxes.
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Aleksander Hansen
August 20, 2024. Drøbak, Norway

Photo: Aleksander Hansen
2017 Hell, Norway