It’s quantum entanglement:
two bodies joined
in close proximity then
split asunder, still
matched in eternity
communicating over trackless wastes
of space and time
unfathomable, then,
what I’m to do
if I should seek to break free
from these charmed quarks
and this
quantum weirdness
knowing I am part of you
a part
that’s
etched in me.
© Experimentsinfiction 2021, All Rights Reserved
I had an earlier version of this poem published in Secret Attic Magazine last year. But as Merril has prompted us to write about connections for dVerse Poetics tonight, I’ve reworked it, paying particular attention to punctuation, line breaks and enjambment as Merril has suggested.
I love your quantum entanglement, Ingrid, especially the lines:
‘unfathomable, then,
what I’m to do
if I should seek to break free
from these charmed quarks
and this
quantum weirdness’.
Thank you, Kim – it’s a bit of a weird poem and I don’t really understand those quantum connections, but I like the idea!
This is by far one of the most stunning poems I have ever read, Ingrid! ❤️ You have portrayed the entanglement so eloquently here 🙂 there is no doubt that it’s something that is both indescribable and knowledge that resides within. Especially love; “and this quantum weirdness knowing I am part of you a part that’s etched in me.” Yes! 🙂
Thank you, Sanaa – these are most kind words and I thought your poem was every bit as wonderful as you say mine is 😅❤️
You’re most welcome! 😀
I really love this, Ingrid. I keep reading it over–struck by how simple it seems, and yet, so indescribable. I’m going to ponder it some more. It is a stunning poem.
Thank you, Merril – I am pleased it spoke to you!
As a physicist I do love the metaphor of quantum connections, those spanning long distances where we are essentially communicating as being one… it’s fascinating.
I was worried about what someone who actually knew about physics would make of this poem, as that is definitely not me! If it worked as a poetic metaphor, that’s good 😅
🙂 I wrote my thesis on aspect of quantum mechanics actually
It’s a fascinating subject: if only my brain were up to the maths!
I love your analogy of space and time, being etched and sparked within our unfathomable weirdness…..
Thank you, Ivor – I think they definitely are!
Entertaining from charmed quarks to quantum weirdness!
Thank you 😊
Love your quantum entangelment poem Ingrid pointing to how we are all interconnected. So beautiful! ❤️
Thank you, Cindy – we are indeed 🙏❤️
You’re so welcome! For sure.. ❤️❤️❤️
“I’ll take ‘Poems that make you think’ for 1,000 dollars, Alex.”
(or should I call you Ingrid? 😉 )
Two may be One, but this poem is a TEN, Ingrid.
Thank you Ron! 😊
Ah, love can be as unfathomable as quantum physics. Love what you did with the two.
Thank you, Debi – that’s true!
Quantum entanglement – interesting – I have been studying quantum dreaming it’s quite fascinating.
Oh, I’ve never heard of that…I’m intrigued!
This is a beautiful way of looking at the depths of connections that can form between two people. It does seem to happen on a quantum level sometimes.
Thank you, Suzanne 🙏
such a poetic and romantic entanglement, Ingrid.
Thank you 😊
“After all it is written in the stars!” this line by John Lennon came to mind after I finished reading your stellar poem, Ingrid. Keep rocking!
Thanks, Jay – I’ll try my best 🎸
We still contain pieces of each other, even after the threads have broken. Whether cosmic or human. (K)
split asunder, still
matched in eternity
Love the irony of a break but contending to match up again. A clever way to relate the continuation of the connection. A fascinating rendition Ingrid.
Hank
Thank you, Hank 🙏
I call this ‘epic connection’ …… wonderful poetry.
Thank you Helen 🙏
Quantum Physics is so intriguing and I love the idea of entanglement defined so poetically here. When we connect with one another on a soul level, it does leave a mark, an “etch” and it binds us “matched in eternity.” 💖
I remember your first QE poem; I enjoyed that one and this reworked version. 🌟
fabulous writing … we are indeed interdependent parts of a universal whole! Sometimes we think we are independent but that’s just the arrogance of our ego …
Yes, it’s easy to fall into that trap but we are surely all connected!
totally interconnected 🙂
Though subtle, I think your edits make a stronger poem.
Thanks, Ken – I think so too.
I think everyone we’ve ever known is part of our life experience.Some have a greater effect than others. They are a permanent part of who we are, even if we can’t call their memory to consciousness. I enjoyed this thoughtful poem, Ingrid! <3
That’s a good point you make about memory. Thank you Cheryl 🙏❤️