FIELD THEORY
Cutting a line into half
And half again
Leads to the curve of infinity
to that spike in the universal calculus
Caused by a single boy's once-upon-a-time enquiry
into the extraordinary to - ing and fro - ing of the elements of time and space.
This intricate lattice work of filigree and lace
Through which gleams spark into memories,
wrought of nothing more than figments of electricity.
Along the geometric mean between
The size of an atom and the size of earth
Which, incomparably, is man, homo sapien?
Such fragments of time in space
Assume the passing majesties of blood and death and dream.
Yes! With dreamtime comes such singular jocularity
That passing quarks (worse for wear in their lonesome singularity)
Dreamlift their quiet dignity towards the passing beauty of a pretty face
And, thus, drift everlastingly into the future quiddity of "art",
Yes indeed! A falling down and a world apart.
John Marks
Thu 25th Apr 2019 21:52
Thanks Mae. My gran used to say: "don't run yourself down John, the rest of the world will do that for you!"