The Cosmic Silence: A Poetic Journey Through the Universe
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Chapter 1: The Journey into Darkness
In the vast expanse, we were cast into shadows,
wandering through veiled corridors of uncertainty,
until a cataclysmic brilliance erupted.
Thus, the relentless expansion of spacetime began,
as lost souls drifted without a sanctuary,
forming bonds as unfamiliar travelers.
Within the confines of my poetic heart,
I felt the solitude settle in,
observing truth unfold in seemingly absurd ways,
mocking the ruler without a seat of power.
I was aware that the conclusion would manifest
in the form of ethereal tendrils,
as reflective minds gasped in astonishment,
devouring atoms into enigmatic formations.
The proximity of the quantum shift was palpable,
as energy succumbed to the deepest abyss;
yet here we remain, companions, to jest.
A chill wrapped around the fabric of hyperspace,
as stones, once vibrant with life,
were hurled into the depths of a darkened realm.
Section 1.1: Signals Among the Stars
I ponder how far our messages traverse,
seeking a refuge among suspended nebulas,
to engage in our long-anticipated dialogue,
to converse with the departed as if they were youth,
who emerged from the cosmos only to awaken,
singing of intricacy in infinite abundance.
In these celestial matters, dark as night,
and as concealed as the yearnings of the heart,
I felt a magnetic pull toward a liquid methane shore.
Subsection 1.1.1: Cosmic Reflections
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Section 1.2: Flames of Connection
Now, I kindle the first of many fires,
contemplating the tales of constellations
about lovers who have departed,
and I know I will chart my course
before my time wanes.
With a spirit imbued with supernova gentleness,
we will unite at Gaia’s final twilight,
when our lips touch to soar unadorned
towards ember skies, transforming azure to ash.
Only then will the grand cycle recommence at dawn,
and in that instant, truth will finally be grasped.
For it is the silence that envelops us,
within a multiverse of affection and awe,
that speaks of eternity in a single seashell.
© Bradley J Nordell 2020
Chapter 2: The Silence of the Cosmos
To further explore these themes, consider the following video, which delves into the interplay between silence and the cosmos:
This visualizer presents the collaborative piece "Befell-Plague the Silence" featuring Jake Morgan, accentuating the profound nature of stillness in the universe.
In addition, the following video showcases the intricacies of musical expression through a guitar playthrough:
The piece "Befell-Silence the Sorrow" is explored in depth, offering insight into the relationship between sound and the void of silence.