Cosmic Commonplaces

Indistinguishable subatomic particles
Are universally permeating articles.
The familiar spectral lines of the elements
Are welcomed distant galactic compliments.
Substances like water, ammonia and CO2
Have their telltale molecular beacons too.
So why doubt that familiar cosmic viruses
Would ultimately make their appearances,
As would cells and life forms multi-cellular.
Prove to be cosmic creatures quite popular.
Why doubt that intelligent beings, their races
And their nations could be cosmic commonplaces?

Boghos L. Artinian

Archived 11/24/2011