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Author's Notes: "The Curve of Time," is a very special rhymed couplet that I just completed on July 22, 2017. Without going into any great detail, the original idea and my back-story for this particular couplet was based on a recent read of some studies on Albert Einstein's "Theory of Relativity," and his conceptual view that "space" is finite, while "time" in infinite. This view is integral to the concept that the space-time continuum is curved, which has given rise to the established existence of the fourth dimension. I am, by my academic background and training, certainly not a scientist, but my purpose with this particular couplet was to consider and view this very complex notion of the curve of time beyond our three-dimensional world from a pure poetic perspective. The true realization of all of this deep scientific complexity most certainly lies beyond our present circumstance right now, today, in this first quarter of the twenty-first century. Yet, I thought, after studying all of this for a while, it might be worth the effort to look at it all afresh from a poet's perspective. And so, with this explanation, here is my couplet on "The Curve of Time." Let me just say also that this write is my poetic contribution to the ever-evolving nature of the scientific method. Enjoy this unique poetic journey! (Gary Bateman - July 22, 2017) (Couplet)

Categories: allegory, future, imagery, imagination, metaphor, symbolism, and time.

The Curve of Time This curve is the truest magic of space and time, With one finite, the other infinite but not in kind. Einstein’s vision gave us this new fourth dimension, Inspiring mankind’s depth of a true infinite intention. The infinite extension of this mystical curve of time, Gives our poets much to ponder and to set in rhyme. Piercing the veil of time travel exceeds finite space, Whilst allowing man his place in this noblest grace. Man’s primitive view of our Earth as being only flat, Gave way now to an infinite future view to arrive at. This infinite future view bespeaks a constancy of motion, Descriptive of time, people, events, passion, and emotion. Let us all dream of the enchantment of this curve of time; For this shall give our poets the chance to set all in rhyme! Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, July 22, 2017 (Couplet)

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Line Gauthier

Date: 1/21/2021 5:42:00 PM

Love where you took Einstein's theory and especially that your poem is published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~ well penned, Gary.

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/17/2022 9:35:00 AM

Hello Line Gauthier, I am sorry that I did not respond to your comment above in a timely manner. My various writing projects (prose and poetry) have me spread out in many different directions. I really do appreciate your comment above from January 21, 2021. Einstein was spot-on for sure!! Best Wishes, Gary

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/7/2017 7:05:00 PM

Much belated POTD congrats, Gary. Interesting poem.

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/8/2017 5:17:00 AM

Thanks Agnes, I really appreciate your read here and your comment very much!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Chris Hagy

Date: 8/6/2017 12:55:00 PM

Deep flowing write Gary...love the last verse :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/7/2017 4:58:00 PM

Thanks for your read here Chris and for your note!! Yes, I also like the last couplet too. I think that's always a worthy goal for all of us poets to have the chance to set all in rhyme. Why not?? Best Wishes!! Gary

Gary Bateman
Date: 8/7/2017 4:58:00 PM

Darren White

Date: 7/30/2017 1:03:00 AM

I'm always thinking about those curves, or folds, in time, it's great to fantasize about it. So many great SF books and films are written with the concept in mind. So I love your poem about it. Great work!

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/31/2017 7:22:00 AM

Thanks Darren for your read of my poem and for your very kind words and observations!! Yes, for sure, the concept of "Time," is even more front and center in today's world than when Einstein first posited his Theory of Relativity in the early twentieth century. There is so much more of all of this yet to unfold in the future: SCI-FI meets THE REAL WORLD!! Cheers , Gary

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/28/2017 3:18:00 PM

Great poem, Gary! The scientific expressions flow so rhythmically in this beautiful river of words. An instant classic, my gifted pen friend. I would be honored if you read my poem, "Children of Eternity." It covers similar themes so well expressed in this picture perfect poem. Btw ... Kudos for POTD. Love and peace always.

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/28/2017 4:32:00 PM

Hello Freddie, Thanks very much for your very kind words here, Sir!! I will most certainly make the time right now, if fact, to read both of the poems you've mentioned. (You might be interested in another earlier poem I did that had a touch of Einstein in it: "Moments in God's Cosmic Time," that I posted on December 12, 2015.) Best Always, Gary

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 7/28/2017 3:50:00 PM

Oops! Sorry, Gary. The name of the poem is "Sands of Eternity." Although I do have a poem named "Children of Eternity." Hope can find the time to stop by and read it, my friend. Love and joy.

Silent One

Date: 7/28/2017 2:53:00 PM

A poem worthy of POTD and so much more..such great flow and rhyme with an important message..

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/28/2017 4:25:00 PM

Thanks Silent One!! I really appreciate your comment here. Glad you enjoyed this particular selection. (It's really great having you back too!!) Have a Great Weekend, Gary

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/27/2017 6:09:00 AM

Superbly done my friend...time, the ultimate creator and destroyer...one of my favorite subjects...^WW^

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/27/2017 8:18:00 AM

Thanks WW for your very kind words here. Yes, I agree for sure, with the dichotomy of "time" being both an ultimate creator and destroyer depending on the circumstances at hand and with any mendacious influences from mankind. Much to think about for sure!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 7/26/2017 5:23:00 PM

firstly gary congratulations your pen flowed liquid gold truly excellent sorry i am not around as much pal busy around the farm always a pleasure reading from your quill

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/26/2017 5:34:00 PM

Hello Brother Liam -- My Good Old Irish Mate!! Thanks so much for your read hear Mate, and I'm glad you liked this rather unique couplet on "The Curve of Time." I keep my old Irish Quill filled with Leprechaun-Green Ink nowadays. It's added great magic to all of my writes!! HA!! HA!! Best Wishes from Ingrid and me!! Gary

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 7/26/2017 3:43:00 AM

What a beautiful expression..the curve of time. Imagination can't be measured or limited, really, we have so much to learn from our ancestors and invest in the future. Congrats on POTD. :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/26/2017 5:26:00 PM

Hello Sunita, Many thanks for your kind words and your observations here. And, thanks for the congrats. Yes, imagination and boldness are so important and very essential for the continuous investment mankind must be willing to make in the future. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Akkina Downing

Date: 7/25/2017 5:06:00 AM

Very nice and yes we're all so happy to see him back :) congrats on POTD!

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/26/2017 5:20:00 PM

Hello Kina (Again)!! Thanks for dropping by with the congrats. Very kind of you. Best Wishes and Muchas Gracias Amiga, Gary

Edward Mccall

Date: 7/24/2017 10:33:00 PM

And enjoyable read Gary and congrats on POTD

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 4:34:00 AM

Thanks very much Edward for your read here and for your congratulations!! (I just found out about this POTD selection late last night.) I plan to get by as well, to check out your poetry. Many Thanks and Kindest Regards, Gary

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/24/2017 8:20:00 PM

Congratulations for POTD Gary :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 4:31:00 AM

Hello Dear Heidi, Thanks for dropping by again and for your congratulations!! (I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this one made POTD. My wife told me late last night of this selection, as I'd been off-line and away from the site all day.) Cheers and Best, Gary

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 7/24/2017 3:46:00 PM

Congrats on POTD Gary, well deserved; I like your observations of space and time, which even in a game of chess are inherent as elements; space, time and force (energy). Einstein was right about time being a dimension, and they certainly exist in our beloved poetry:-)

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 4:20:00 AM

Hello Keith, And thanks very much for your read of and gracious words on "The Curve of Time." Your thoughtful comments absolutely ring true to me in every respect. Some people have trouble relating to Einstein particularly because he's talking about his key concepts and their interaction beyond the three-dimensional prism we all live in, and I agree whole-heartedly with you that "they do certainly exist in our beloved poetry." Continued Best Wishes!! Gary

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/24/2017 3:45:00 PM

Hi Gary, your poem is beautiful. Congrats on POTD honors! :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 4:08:00 AM

Thank you Susan for your gracious words and for your read of my couplet here on "The Curve of Time." I'm very pleased that you liked this particular selection. (I plan to drop by soon to check out your poetry as well!!) All The Best . . . Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/24/2017 3:23:00 PM

- Back to congratulate, Gary - Well deserved - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 4:04:00 AM

Hello Dear Anne-Lise, And I'm back as well to thank you very much for your congratulations!! (Ingrid told me about this one making POTD late last night, as I'd been off-line. What a Surprise for sure!!) Looks like I have many sites (including yours) to visit of the people who commented on my poem here. (It will give me a break from writing . . . HA!! HA!!) Best Wishes from Ingrid and me!! Gary

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/24/2017 3:14:00 PM

Hello Gary,I have enjoyed the last two lines of your poem.Those words speak out to me. I like the way your words flow together. Have a nice daymy friend.

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 3:58:00 AM

Hello Darlene, And thank you very much for your read here of my couplet, and for your very kind words!! (I need to drop by your site soon too to check out your latest writes!!) You're spot-on about the final couplet stanza in this write. It's the one that pulls the essence of the whole poem together!! Best Always, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/24/2017 1:50:00 PM

Herzlichen gluckwunsch mein freund Gary! I just return to congratulate you for being selected as POTD. Well deserved my friend!

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 3:52:00 AM

Hallo Herr Professor!! Demetrios, mit meiner Hochachtung, Ich danke dir fuer deinen Gluckwunsch hier!! Ingrid told me last night, as I'd been off-line, that this one was selected for POTD. I had no idea of this until then. And thanks for dropping by again -- I always enjoy hearing from you and reading your fine poetry!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Charlie Smith

Date: 7/24/2017 11:26:00 AM

Time travel, what new dimensions might unfold? I believe that will occur. Wonderful read Gary, congratulations for POTD honors...

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 3:43:00 AM

Thanks Charlie very much for your thoughtful comment here and for your gracious words. I'm still very amazed today by all that Einstein postulated in his Relativity Theory and his follow-on work. (And he did all of this far before the advent of the computer age.) It's for sure interesting to see what shall unfold in the future. I believe time travel will eventually occur as well. "Out of the Box Thinking" will be required though!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Eve Roper

Date: 7/24/2017 10:15:00 AM

Back to congratulate you, Gary. ~*

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 3:33:00 AM

Hello Eve, And I'm back also to thank you very much for your congratulation!! (I just found out late last night from my wife that this selection had made POTD. I'm truly gratified by everyone's comments here. Surprise!!) Continued Best Wishes, Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 7/24/2017 9:24:00 AM

Hi there G!:)) I just found out! Wow! My huge congratulations to you on P.O.T.D! I'm not really surprised about this at all, G:)Very beautifully written piece you got here! Just awesome!:)) Well done G! A fav for sure too!My warmest regards always to you and Ingrid! Spill ink!:))Wishing you a very lovely week!In His light God bless you always!:))D

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 3:30:00 AM

Hello Dear One D! This one was a surprise for me too!! I actually just found out about this POTD selection late last night from Ingrid. I was away from the site and had been writing. And thanks for dropping by again, and for your gracious comments. I have many people now (including you) that I'll do my best to drop by their sites to check out their poetry. Always busy, but it's a "good busy" when you writing and sharing poetry and thoughts with others!! Spill Ink!! And best wishes from Ingrid and me!! G!

Akkina Downing

Date: 7/24/2017 8:44:00 AM

Congrats Gary on your awesome POTD :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 3:21:00 AM

Hello Kina, Thanks for dropping by again and for your very kind words. (My wife had mentioned to me late last night that this one made POTD, since I'd been off-line yesterday writing.) I'm certainly humbled by everyone's comments here about "The Curve of Time," and I'm glad it has been so well-received. Best Always, Gary

Joseph May

Date: 7/24/2017 8:26:00 AM

Very nicely penned Gary....Congrats on POTD

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 3:16:00 AM

Thank you Joseph very much for your read of my couplet and your gracious comment!! I must drop by and check out your site very soon. Cheers and Best, Gary

Maria Williams

Date: 7/24/2017 7:36:00 AM

Gary congratulations on POTD. Your poem was entertaining, interesting and spot on.....Maria

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 3:14:00 AM

Hello Maria, Thanks very much here for your very kind words and for your read of my couplet!! This is a fascinating topic absolutely. (I plan to drop by your site soon to take a read of your poetry.) Best Always, Gary

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/24/2017 7:11:00 AM

Gary, congratulations on POTD. A most worthy selection:)

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/25/2017 3:10:00 AM

Thanks very much Danny!! Great to hear from you again. I actually was away from the site yesterday and had no idea this one was selected for POTD. Surprise . . . Surprise!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Akkina Downing

Date: 7/23/2017 6:58:00 PM

Oh but many of nights I stared up there hoping I'd see the last layer of the curve of time, only to be vision blurred. Lol! Awesome poem, Gary :) I really enjoyed it very much so. Hugs and God bless always :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/24/2017 6:33:00 AM

Hello Kina, Thanks for your great comments here. I hope your vision has cleared up looking for that elusive "Curve of Time" in the greater cosmos. It may be a bit tricky to find!! (LoL!!) I'm very glad that you liked particular selection of mine. Continued Best Wishes!! Gary