Basic Physics

In the beginning she came out of a star, as did myself.

They say that in a million years her quarks and atoms

will be flung across the universe.

They say that's the way of all matter,

they call it - molecular decay -

they, they, let themselves decay,

dumb bastards that they are!

I say she will be turning and spinning,

fiery and glistening, as she always has.

But wait for me, promise me, let's ride a comet's tail,

and if we tire of our trip we can dive into a star

and start all over again.

With a big bang.

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Volume 2, Issue 11, Posted 6:14 AM, 05.24.2010