By Sharon E. Ludan
Honolulu Branch
“A Theory of Everything…is a(n) all-encompassing
coherent theoretical framework of physics that fully
explains and links together all aspects of the universe.”
—Wikipedia
There may be a clue
in the clouds today,
sliding in overlapping layers,
converging, then dispersing,
exchanging secrets
(if only I could decipher!)
Or maybe that lone kestrel
soaring in ever widening circles
is sending a message
to mortals marooned below.
But he slips through a cloud before I can catch it.
Thin tops of trees
read the curve of the wind,
whispering a hint
in a language I’ve yet to master.
The waves taunt me,
flowers tease;
the hills stand immutable in stony silence.
Still I watch,
listen,
while the moon cuts the breakers
with a blissful night sigh.
What a lovely, meaningful poem you have written. I have always believed we are connected to our environment and particularly appreciated the cadence in this poem.
Thank you for your kind words. Lori, I’m glad you like the poem!
So much contributes to this elegant poem, Sharon: the motion – the clouds, the kestrel, the trees, the breakers – Nature seems to want to tell us her secrets, and though we can’t grasp them, we can be fascinated and be vigilant. The word choice is wonderful, too: the marooned mortals, the moon cutting, clouds sliding in layers.
Thank you for your kind words, Karen! Although we may not fully understand the mysteries of the universe, when we are still and watchful we can sometimes feel them…
Regarding the definition of the theory of everything, I love the way the poem links together the sources of clues. It seems the fate of mortals to wonder and wonder…
Thank you, Claire!
Thank you for sharing that beautiful methaphor of the clouds and the theory of everything. You painted a picture with your words.
I’m happy you like the poem, Thank you, Laura!
What a beautiful, sensual, and thoughtful poem. I love it!
Thank you, Dorothy, for your kind words!
Such an homage to nature where we do find answers and theories, although I fear that sometimes we don’t pay enough attention. You are seeing the details and asking questions, listening and watching. I really like this one, Sharon.
Thank you, Nancy!
I’m fascinated by the poetics of scientific terms like “theory of everything”.
Sharon,
How beautiful, detailed and moving with the music of your words ; I am there with you.
Thank you, Lorraine, I’m so glad you like the poem!