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Much Ado About Nothing

The universe is missing…..
I wonder how they know
Perhaps the outer limit’s
not as far as you can go

The stars just go on shining…..
to them it’s no big deal
If something else is out there
how can it not be real?

Well, physics has a problem…..
this stuff they can not see
And yet its long equations
concluded it has to be

It defies imagination…..
this emptiness of space
How all is held together
by a force without a face

The universe is missing…..
but I know it must be there
To me it’s God in heaven
and they are not aware



Author notes

Hopefully, Shakespeare will forgive me for borrowing his title but it fits nicely with the premise of this poem. The scientific community seems obsessed with discovering how the universe was made and how it works. I don't argue with this quest for knowledge but it seems to me to be rather pointless. Even if they do discover what 'nothing' is what good is it going to do us?

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  • Treasure 5 gold member
    April 3, 2009

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    Wow this is a wonderful write, This is wonderfully written. Wonderful flow of words and detail to. It was a pleasure to read.


  • poetryality silver member
    August 15, 2007

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    Shakespeare would love this poem and the use of his title. You never cease to make make enjoy every word of your poetry. Even the thought-benders bring me delight. There are mysteries that will never be solved and there is no need. We know the greatest quest to be the search for Truth. I think you and me, and countless others already know the answers. Great work Leo. I wish you well in the contest.


    Much Love ♥

    Renee


  • Redstormy gold member
    August 14, 2007

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    Your rhyme is perfect.. flows like a river my friend. I don't think Shakespeare would mind at all.


  • AALouisiana
    August 14, 2007
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    well written; thought provoking

    well written, thought provoking...however in second stanza don't you mean to say shining not shinning? I'm surprised no one else picked up on this. What can I say? Spelling was always one of my best subjects. I like the title and the illustration however.


  • waydownuponjoy
    August 13, 2007
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    Yes, yes ...

    I enjoyed your interesting poem and found all to be in order to include rhyme, rhythm and thoughts! I do have another suggestion for the last verse as well:

    "The universe is missing…..
    but I know it must be there
    To me it’s God in heaven
    and they are not aware"

    last two lines: To me, if God's in heaven
    then they are not aware ...


  • heartnsoul
    August 12, 2007
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    Well now...this does pose some interesting questions. But me, myself and I agree that it would be quite arrogant to think that we are the only planet in the galaxy, universe, in the great scheme of things. The rhyming as always is impeccable.Oh leo the thought you think!!
    Good luck in the contest!
    ~Michelle~


  • SexyAngel0418
    August 12, 2007
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    This is a wondeful poem!!! I might have to leave off the last stanza (religious part) Because although I like the last stanza, I probably shouldn't read it aloud to fifth graders at a public school... I will definately read it during space science...

    Thank you for entering and good luck..

    Beth


    • leo2
      August 12, 2007
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      The universe is missing.....
      but I know it must be there
      If nothing is the matter
      why do they really care?

      Perhaps you can substitue this one.

      Sincerely,
      Leo Long

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