Personal Copernican Revolution

When your world
(moved)

grows humble

small

essential
(yes)

yet less
than
all

--no center
to the cosmic roll

but one

(of countless
none control)

in orbit outside
pride's high view:

the universe
is not just you.




Personal Copernican Revolution © Copyright 2021, Robert J. Tiess.

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37 words.  Image (sculpture of person standing outside a metal ring and regarding it) inspiration challenge prompt - link: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2780667-Image-Prompt-Sculpture-Art
Submitted: June 7, 2021









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