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An Existential Curiosity

Human ingenuity leapfrogs beyond ordinary
Buoying upon wings of intellectual curiosity
Sustaining innovation, creative imagination,
Breaking barriers once thought impenetrable,
Daring to conquer the arduous, unknown~ 
Resistant to understanding, inert to inquiry.

Unfathomable is force of scientific curiosity
That opened doors to discoveries, inventions:

Telescopes that explore the origin of universe,
Space flights landing on Moon and Mars,
Defying gravity, exceeding the speed of sound;

Telephones, electricity, computers, automobiles,
Untold preventive medicines, therapeutics, 
Vaccines holding in check reign of pandemics,
Treatments for diseases, cure for hepatitis,
Nuclear fusion searching new source of energy
Reducing emissions to sustain life on earth.

Curiosity is the flame of wisdom, inspiration,
Lifeline for mortality pursuing life and liberty;

Promise of yesterday, today, and tomorrow,
For explicating phenomena less understood,
For guiding aspirations of cognitive intellect,
For directing journey on roads not traversed.

January 8, 2023
Placed 1st: This or That, Vol 15 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

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Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/10/2023 1:43:00 PM A marvelous poem, Vijay. It causes me to wonder what wonders the future will bring. Belated congratulations. :) Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 1/18/2023 10:02:00 PM Back to your beautiful poem with Congratulations on your well deserved First place win, dear Vijay ! Login to Reply

Edward Ibeh Date: 1/18/2023 1:29:00 PM Magnificent penning, Vijay. Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest! Login to Reply

Hat Bueckert Date: 1/18/2023 12:22:00 PM Curiosity is powerful indeed, fantastically written and a well deserved win, congrats! Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 1/18/2023 6:54:00 AM Vijay! Congratulations on winning first place in the contest! Owing to this simply breathtaking poetry. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/11/2023 8:11:00 PM That theme was way over my head but you did GREAT with it, Vijay, Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 1/11/2023 7:26:00 AM Technology is taking us to greater heights each day, Very nicely penned Vijay Login to Reply

Brandy Nicole Date: 1/9/2023 8:42:00 PM Curiosity can open any door. "Daring to conquer the arduous, unknown." This is deep and powerful, all at the same time, Vijay. You always know how to spark the imagination, with your words. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/10/2023 6:55:00 AM So nice to hear that from you my friend. Much appreciate your insights, as always. Many thanks Brandy. Blessings!

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 1/9/2023 6:20:00 PM It never end Vijay, the curiosity the discovery and the awe of it all. vividly explained and depicted, :) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/10/2023 6:53:00 AM Much appreciate you stopping by, Vienna. Many thanks for your kind feedback.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/9/2023 8:29:00 AM And for all of this we should be grateful and not take it for granted. Love this poem, Vijay! So well done! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/9/2023 4:50:00 PM So true--we should never take it for granted. Much appreciate, Kim. Many thanks.

Sara Kendrick Date: 1/9/2023 6:01:00 AM Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. It is amazing what has happened in my lifetime as far as the scientific field. God has opened doors for man to do so much and it is totally in God's hands how much man can accomplish for sure. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/9/2023 4:49:00 PM Science has advanced our civilization in a major way, as you say. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Sara. Many thanks.

Deb M Date: 1/9/2023 5:51:00 AM “Curiosity is the flame if wisdom” love that line Vjay! An interesting clever poem! Enjoyed….Debx Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/9/2023 4:48:00 PM So very kind of you, Deb. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Mike Gentile Date: 1/9/2023 4:31:00 AM Vijay, what a perfect take on the theme you have crafted here! You have expressed this so well! Best for the contest!! Happy Monday! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/9/2023 4:48:00 PM Glad to hear that, Mike. Much appreciate--many thanks.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/9/2023 2:14:00 AM So much has improved man's life with modern inventions. There is one invention we need to pursue and that is poverty. Brilliant thoughts though. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/9/2023 4:47:00 PM You are right about your focus on poverty, Victor. Much appreciate your kind remarks. Many thanks.

Joanna Daniel Date: 1/9/2023 12:09:00 AM Hmmm, thought provoking poem, Vijay:) Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/9/2023 4:46:00 PM Much appreciate, Jo--many thanks.

Valsa George Date: 1/8/2023 10:49:00 PM The existential curiosity in explicating unfathomable phenomena of life and the universe has led man into great discoveries and inventions. If we had lacked this curiosity, mankind would have stagnated at the Stone Age. Great penning dear Vijay ! All the Best... Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/9/2023 4:46:00 PM So true what you say about the power of scientific inventions and discoveries. Much appreciate your analysis, Valsa. Many thanks.

Joe Dimino Date: 1/8/2023 7:28:00 PM Well, I love science; inquiring minds – the thought of all humanity jointly exhibiting positive drive toward evermore wondrous, elucidating experiences of reality. This work has it all. Great read! Thank you. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/9/2023 4:44:00 PM So glad to hear that from you, Joe. Much appreciate your kind feedback and thoughtful insights. Many thanks.

Sally Eslinger Date: 1/8/2023 6:49:00 PM OMG, Vijay! This is a spectacular poem! It is dynamic yet able to touch the heart. “arduous unknown, “ inert to inquiry,” inspired. This belongs Preface to all science texts! And so true, without curiosity, we’d all probably still be grunting around by cave fires…Audible has a title ~ How to Think like daVinci, next on my list. In ‘70’s a pop book out was “Science (physics?) for Poets” i must reread that. This is extradinary work. Fav Bravo! So glad i came to read it! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 1/9/2023 4:43:00 PM You always leave delightful comments-- straight from the heart, Sally. Your insights are much appreciated. Many thanks for your glowing feedback. And a very special thank you for the FAVE.