Disarray

BLESSED DISARRAY!

There’s one thing that’s assured in this physical world
More than death and taxation so physicists say
It’s the increase in entropy, time unfurled
Or in other words there will be more disarray

Now I’m not being morbid asserting this fact
(Only true without man sticking long finger in)
And there are some of us with compulsion to act
And resist ineluctable chaos and spin

But imagine the converse some might choose to hold
Each atom in total controlled and neat stack
Every instant with utter precision pre-told
And announced in a modern Old Moore’s Almanac

There are days when we feel: Just a moment! Hold on!
Could I have some more predictability sure
I’ve enough of this chaos so let it be gone
And I’ll live more like my perfect neighbour next door

But then what of the thrill when we once get it right
No not every time; that’s for slaves not the free
The uncertainty principle kept in our sight
Will give us some relief from that old ennui

 So join with me to now go forth boldly and say
That perfection unlimited with no adverse
And no portion of spices of disarray
That alternate bland menu could be but a curse
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Awtry Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 8:38 AM
Yes, disarray is the spice of life ;) Enjoyed this whimsical and intelligent piece.
Wolf Avatar
November 24, 2019 at 5:32 PM
A telling, erudite argument you've made here, my firend. G.L. n the contest! Season's best, Gershon
Brewer Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 1:14 AM
Thanks for the kind comment and wishes, Gershon. Unfortunately I was too late for the contest
One Avatar
November 23, 2019 at 7:24 AM
Haha...yes... nice one Geoffrey..
Brewer Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 1:12 AM
Thank you, Silent One
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