The Paradox of Gravity: A Poetic Exploration
Mawphniang Napoleon 1993 (Ri Bhoi)
Oh force that binds the celestial spheres,
A power that's felt throughout the galaxy,
A property of matter, weight and size,
Invisible but its effects are key.
Sir Isaac Newton first described its laws,
In his "Principia" he did impart,
That objects near the Earth do have a cause,
And objects far away are just a part.
Gravity controls the orbit of the moon,
And holds the planets in their rotating ways,
It also keeps the stars in their tune,
And dictates the ebb and flow of the tides.
But not just physical, it's a tale,
Of human emotion, love that shall not fail,
As demonstrated in Romeo's descent,
To Juliet's side, with love's sweet content.
Gravity is a force of endless might,
A mysterious entity of great might,
It makes us stand and reach for the light,
And holds us tight in its never-ending night.
It's a symbol of the boundless unknown,
An example of the mysteries shown,
That science can unveil with pen and prose,
And bring to light what was once unknown.
So let us marvel at the power of this force,
And understand its impact on our course,
And let us celebrate its awe-inspiring might,
With sonnets, songs and poems of delight.
For gravity's impact extends beyond,
The realm of science and what we see,
It shapes our very world and its bond,
And holds the secrets of the galaxy.
The pull of gravity on black holes,
Is so immense that nothing can escape,
Not even light, whose journey it controls,
And transforms it into endless shape.
And yet, its influence is not absolute,
For Einstein showed us with his theory,
That space and time are not concrete,
And gravity is just a bending energy.
In works of fiction, it has played a role,
As a means of travel through the void,
Or as a source of destruction, with its toll,
A metaphor for our own human fall.
Thus, gravity remains a mystery,
A paradox of science and history,
A force that we can understand and see,
And an inspiration for philosophy.
Oh gravity, a force beyond our grasp,
A power that we can never unclasp,
A symbol of the infinite and vast,
And a reminder of our own fragility.
The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XIII, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.
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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you
About this poem
The poem explores the concept of gravity. The poem uses advanced English vocabularies and literature examples to explain the properties and effects of this mysterious force. The poem starts by describing gravity as a power that is felt throughout the galaxy and controls the orbit of the moon and the planets. The poem also highlights the impact of gravity on human emotions, as demonstrated in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The poem then goes on to discuss the history of gravity, starting with Sir Isaac Newton's description of its laws in his "Principia. " The poem also mentions Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, which showed that space and time are not concrete and that gravity is just a bending energy. The poem concludes by acknowledging the mystery and paradox of gravity, describing it as a force that we can understand and see, yet remain beyond our grasp. The poem serves as a reminder of our own fragility , the boundless unknown and the wonders of humanity. more »
Written on August 05, 2018
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on February 04, 2023
Modified on April 20, 2023
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Scheme | XAXA XBXB CXCX DDEE FFFF GGXG HHFF IAIA JKJK XAXA LXLX AAAA XKXA X X XBX |
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 2,666 |
Words | 552 |
Stanzas | 16 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1, 1, 3 |
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