Brian Johnston Poet Haiku

Haiku: Physics: Gravity Too

how it cuts the grain
yes earth's moon's unchanging face
heat loss from moon tides

Brian Johnston
July 28, 2014

This poem was inspired by Pandita Sanchez's Haiku called 'Gravity.' Read her 
poem as well for even more fun! 

Isn't it great? Nature's mysteries explained in 17 words. Didn't you ever ask 
yourself why we only see one side of the moon? It does revolve you know, one 
complete revolution every 24 hours. How is it possible that this is accidental? The 
answer is that, of course, it is not an accident. When the moon was spinning 
faster, there were tides on the moon just like we have tides on earth. These tides 
of lunar soil caused the moon to heat up but then that energy radiated off into 
space. The Laws of Conservation of Energy, then required the moon to slow 
down, to the speed it rotates at today. Since there are no longer tides caused by 
the moon's rotation, it has stopped slowing down. God I love Physics!

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Poet Destroyer A December 26, 2014 at 11:53 PM BRIAN, Congratulations -- This is a great way to end and start the new year, having your poem featured on the soups front page. Hope your Christmas was a merry one! Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Poet Destroyer A July 29, 2014 at 5:39 PM Brian, this is very deep... Linda

Pandita Sietesantos July 28, 2014 at 2:14 PM Brian, this is exquisite, my friend! I love it! I feel so honored that you were inspired by my write! Your haiku is just very beautiful!