The Final Frontier or A Superhighway of Cosmic Wonders
Out there, the great beyond, the final frontier
Galaxies, star clusters, solar systems
A superhighway of cosmic wonders awaits
And humanity still without the technology
Too busy fighting amongst ourselves
Squabbles over tiny tracts of desert land
Treaties expired a thousand years ago
What kind of light bulbs we use
And trying to decide who’s allowed to love who
That separation is what keeps us grounded
Not in the groovy spiritual way
But in the lift-off and travel way
While we sit on our porches and balconies
Thinking about what’s out there
Eyes fixed to the tiny pinpoints of light
The universe keeps breathing, keeps expanding
A great ocean fire and silence, carefully spaced
The cosmic ballet, one as patient as time itself
Imagine what we could hope to see
If only we abandoned those porches and balconies
Got over ourselves and worked together
All great minds with one singular focus
To get us into the cosmic game
Write the stories of humanity
Light speed holds many secrets, some more ancient than we
And stars are not always distant things
Some have faded long ago; the light is all that remains
Old suns whispering, I was here and I mattered
It’s time they matter to us, to everyone
If not now, then when, or ever
Worlds await our exploration
And yet, we do nothing; our focus isn’t there
The final frontier is out of reach but by our choosing
We’ve set our sights on little things
Closer things like the moon and mars
Divided, we’re in this great race
But never seeing the truth of the prize
Somewhere, dust is deciding to become a planet
A dying star scatters and fades away
Collisions, constellations, and cosmic wonders
Our telescopes touch the edge but just barely
We are a part of this great thing
Each of us belongs, and we always have belonged
Not outsiders looking outward
More like players waiting on the sidelines
To most just a thought of what might be
We need to be bold, be as one
Let curiosity become reality
What lies out there is not just infinity
It is an invitation to come out and play
A superhighway of cosmic wonders
Additional Reading
R.J. (Ralph) Schwartz is an American poet, author, website owner, and online publisher. His writing spans several poetry collections—ranging from spiritual and romantic to fear-driven explorations—and even extends into science fiction. Notable works include:
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Hope – Inspirational and Spiritual Poetry
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Things That Go Bump in the Night – Poetry of Fear and Fright
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The Lover’s Thread – Poetry for Couples
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Poetry of the Human Condition – The Ups and Downs of Modern Living
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The Secrets of the Moon (a sci-fi novel co-authored with his son Sebastian J. Schwartz)
Schwartz’s work is described as purposefully wordy, richly descriptive, and thematically grounded in nature, romance, antiquity, and forgotten histories. He writes regularly on platforms he manages, including The Creative Exiles, a collaborative venue for writers, and The Gypsy Thread, which delves into offbeat histories, pagan lore, and poetry.
- Two Sides of the Tracks – You Can Only Choose One - May 15, 2026
- The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral - May 11, 2026
- The Spring Collection - May 8, 2026
