Big Bang Theory of Merope's Nebula

Shimmering over a glassy sea, a moonlight carpet beams.
My walkway high to a starlit sky of memories from my dreams.

There mighty Taurus, rip-snortin’ bull, lowers his horns for battle.
Naked on his shoulders Seven Sisters ride side-saddle.

Dazzling diamonds, blue-white ice,
blazing through nebulosity.
Merope mocked and mooned me twice,
twerking with faux ferocity.

“Begone now, mortal, from my sight,
who dares defile the very night.
Look down upon the moonlit glade,
bear witness to the mayhem made.”

Agape, the Pleiad sisters wailed while yonder Cetus spouted.
“The culprit must be caught and jailed,” the rueful Virgo shouted.

The heavens heaved, so much offended,
torn fabric of time could not be mended.
Then darkness fell like a clap of thunder, 
were it not for Einstein’s Biggest Blunder, 
the Universe was blown asunder. 

Who once wrote “God plays not with dice,”
had not known anything of such vice, 
said:  “Reading erotic poetry can’t compete with cosmic knowitry.”

Submitted:  6/2/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Chen Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 2:36 PM
Brilliant! Original thinking at its best
Cohen Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 8:02 PM
Thank you, Sierra. How nice to connect with someone that gets the connections. I'll be stopping by to enjoy your many original poems ...
Bangalee Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 11:36 PM
what's can I express regarding this writing without wow- written well
Cohen Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 8:40 PM
Thanks for the visit and kind words.
Connelly Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Love it!!! Thanks
Cohen Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 12:39 PM
Hey, Jeff. Thanks for stopping by. Glad you like it. ~Eric
Andresen Avatar
August 24, 2020 at 4:00 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Eric ... I remember how exciting it was to post my first poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cohen Avatar
August 24, 2020 at 2:52 PM
Thanks, Sunshine. Can't believe its been a bit more than a year since my first poem here. :)
One Avatar
August 24, 2020 at 3:28 AM
Interesting first post and last stanza... This was not really a contest, it was an opportunity to showcase your first poem and I am glad you entered. Thank you.
Magnet Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 8:42 PM
Love this poem as it touches the outer realms of the mind, felt as if I was on a cosmic travel , gliding along gleefully
Cohen Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 8:50 PM
Thanks for stopping by, Reggae. I wish I had thought of "gliding along gleefully" to use in this poem. We are on a magical mystery tour through space, indeed. Peace to you, my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
March 1, 2020 at 4:26 PM
Love all the word plays you did in this one, the personification of Virgo, for example, and the end word "knowitry" GREAT verse, Eric. Your very first post I just had to check out.
Cohen Avatar
March 1, 2020 at 4:36 PM
Thanks, Andrea. It is always motivating to receive your thoughtful comments. All the best.
Barden Avatar
January 14, 2020 at 9:44 PM
This is (again) excellent, and I'm surprised no one mentioned the accuracy of scientific knowledge woven through it, as that is what gives it the meat and might. The reader's imagination is our greatest tool, I believe, and you wield that well! I wrote one you might enjoy about the destruction of Io by Jupiter's gravity called 'Aching Sky' and will post the link. This is superb - I'm happy to have 'found' you here, Eric! https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/aching_sky_1071391
Cohen Avatar
January 14, 2020 at 11:22 PM
Yay. I was hoping someone would recognize the science accuracy (with some poetic license). I thought of posting a constellation chart and Pleiades pic. Yes, glad that we have connected on this site.
Chiri Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 3:58 AM
Congrats on your HM!;)
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July 7, 2019 at 7:35 PM
Eric, I second Line's comment, welcome. With much respect to the both of you, and the seven sisters. -Richard
Gauthier Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 7:33 PM
Welcome to PoetrySoup, Eric. Wonderful first poem. I love the melodious whimsy of it.
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