Tablet

Fierce little whirlwind
Swirling and folding, effervescing
Substance collision, a nucleus
Tiny fireworks rising then bursting
A globe in a bucket of acid
Being consumed, absorbed fully, watching
This miniature landscape burning up
Under the weight of its own sun
Dispersing completely, another world 
In a glass of milky way
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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May 14, 2009 at 8:23 PM
The beginning of a universe or the extinction of a star? Regardless I can see it blazing across the sky in all its glory. I loved the last lines imagery.
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April 19, 2009 at 2:47 AM
your look about life around is always interesting to me ... 'Under the weight of its own sun' ... that is my fav line! well written piece, Nathaniel! :) ~ Arany
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April 18, 2009 at 7:12 PM
This is so original...wonderful write. Love the last lie. BG
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April 18, 2009 at 9:24 AM
Love the way you describe the tablet "Swirling and folding, effervescing," Nathaniel. Great imagery in this original and creative write. Well done! Love, Carolyn
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