Joel Thornton Poet Free verse

Elemental Designs

ELEMENTAL DESIGN

Hydrogen to Helium
A fusion formed by gravity
A carbon-based delirium
Molecularly infinite energy

An ancient discipline known as alchemy
We’re consciousness - the explosion - amorous 
We dream of gold from lead and mercury
Fueled reaction in copper with phosphorus 
A universal age of prosperity

Bismuth bath. Deficient of iron and zinc
Astronautic laugh – last shine of hope
Nuclear decay –enlightened way – elemental - instinct
Scientific – logical clay – gaseous isotope.

The fluoride, we drink?
Humanity on the pivotal brink

The edge, a precipice.

Lanthanides and actinides
Metals and mysteries.
Shrink down to atomic scale
Our intellect – an accelerated history
Reality?
A holographic projection
Radioactive expansion
A gravitational trajectory 

Inertia 

Precious pavonine pearl
Our planet, our world.
A place all our elements may inhabit
Terrestrially unique. Diverse and intelligent
The push of inertia
The pull of gravity
The spin of an atom
The spin of our galaxy.

The end.



(written for the periodic table of elements poetry contest) 12-12-14

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Gavin Sawyer May 3, 2023 at 10:49 AM I loved This poem, mostly because it includes chemistry and i love chemistry

Derriziel Pierce October 9, 2015 at 11:02 PM I really enjoyed reading your tech prom Joel. Awesome use of 4 to 5 syllable rhymes man. Joel Thornton October 10, 2015 at 2:53 AM Thank you very much

Poet Destroyer A January 11, 2015 at 9:35 PM JOEL,, congratulations on your well-deserved win, enjoying the elements above. Always :) LINDA

Pandita Sietesantos January 10, 2015 at 11:18 AM Joel, congratulations on an excellent well- written winning piece! Best wishes. Pandita

Maurice Yvonne January 8, 2015 at 1:14 PM Oops, also added you to my fav poet list!

Maurice Yvonne January 8, 2015 at 1:12 PM Excellent! A Fav! Congratulations on your win!

Sara Kendrick January 7, 2015 at 2:07 PM Congrats on your great work. I enjoyed reading a winner. Sara

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 7, 2015 at 2:44 AM Well done, Joel exceptionally clever xx

Carrie Richards January 6, 2015 at 6:13 PM Wow...........I would place this higher on the winner's list !! You did a wonderful job and covered the elementary table beautifully !! Bravo ! Joel Thornton January 17, 2015 at 2:13 PM I thought so also..not to say the other winners wherent as good..but I put a lot of effort in to keeping focus on the periodic table of elements and made sure it was the subject

Debbie Guzzi January 6, 2015 at 5:54 PM I just loved it! a 7 & a fav! Congrad's on your win, Light & Love Joel Thornton January 17, 2015 at 2:01 PM Thank you so much..I really enjoyed writing this one..approached as a homework assignment. But a assignment of passion not obligation

Jan Allison January 6, 2015 at 5:06 PM Excellent write on the elements many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Eve Roper January 6, 2015 at 1:33 PM Joel, congratulations on your win. Our planet, a place all our elements may inhabit. 7+

Paul Callus January 6, 2015 at 11:28 AM Hi Joel! Enjoyed this illuminating write about the elements. You are very well informed. Congratulations on this fine win. // paul Joel Thornton January 17, 2015 at 2:03 PM Thanks..I try to be. Also feel it's a duty to inform others if in possession of the abilityto do so