Mm, really nice. I've always been fascinated by the vastness of those things, and I felt you described that feeling really well. You have a very, very good way with words here. Kudos!

I used to live near the Rockies ... and now I'm on the other side of the county

'so close but yet so far'

interestin. short and to the point. like emily dickison. or robert frost. good poem