Two Hundred

Hello Universe 200

Yes, it’s here. The second century.

Today’s poem captures my emotions about this number so comprehensively that let’s just jump straight into it.

Here’s to you, dear reader. Poem starts in 3… 2… 1!

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A number? A milestone?
A feeling of pride?
Oh somebody help me!
I cannot decide.

How do I unpack this?
How do I decode?
The meaning of 
"Yes it's two hundred weeks old."

Two hundred weeks of 
finding gems in the rough.
Two hundred weeks of 
thinking "Is this enough?"

Of making new friends
from all over the world.
Of sharing the poignant,
the bright, the absurd.

I once found the will
to just sit and just write,
and somehow not care if 
it was wrong or right.

Since then I've been on this
sweet journey with you.
Connecting, creating,
each poem anew.

New feelings to ponder,
ideas to bring,
from new moons to full moons,
from summer to spring.

From thoughts of the cherished,
the sweet, the beloved.
You've read them each time
and you've sent me your love.

I give you my thanks, 
and feel grateful you're here.
Without you, there's no 
"Hello Universe", dear.

In writing this poem, 
I have realized:
You're the reason why 
two hundred's arrived.

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That’s it! Thanks for making it happen. Happy 200.

Here are the previous milestone poems from Hello Universe if you’re new here and curious to read them:

Edition 150:

The Deeds of Time

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Edition 100:

When Magic Happens

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Edition 50:

Monetize it?

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It would mean the world to me if you shared in the comments what Hello Universe means to you and how long have you been reading this newsletter!

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Some Fun Stuff

This is where I share something cool to read, something cool to listen to, and something cool to watch. The underlined words are links that you can click to visit the recommended content.

1. Check out the latest Comedy Wildlife Photography award winners: These awards are just the best. Countless laughs to be had seeing animals in the wild doing what they do best - live a fun life.

This cutie was captured on camera by Artur Stankiewicz and posted on the Comedy Wildlife Photography award page

2. Listen to “Opus D’ Opus” by Spyro Gyra : Ever since new year, I’ve been on a Spyro Gyra bender and have checked out a significant portion of their catalogue. Opus D’ Opus is another masterpiece by them, and if you’re into swingy jazzy beats, I recommend you check it out!

3. Watch the conclusion to The Second Punic War by Oversimplified: I just don’t know how it’s possible to not watch an Oversimplified video the very second it shows up on my feed. Here he is after almost a year to conclude the saga of the Second Punic War, with its epic heroes Hannibal and Scipio. It’s well-researched and super funny. Watch it now!

That’s it for this week. See you next Tuesday!