Searching for Dark Matter

We could search the sky
with the naked eye
or the ocean bed
but, when all is said,

there’s enough dark
matter in a symphony,
a masterpiece of art,
prose or poetry.

What the eye can’t see
in heaven or below the sea,
is hidden deep
in our hearts and souls.

Why do we feel the need
to explore black holes
(or alcohol in dark bars)
for the dimmest stars?

Kim M. Russell, 4th January 2024

This is my poem for Open Link Night at the dVerse Poets Pub, where Grace is hosting and giving us the option of a prompt: to use the poem ‘Let There Always Be Light’ by Rebecca Elson as title or part of our poems.

As I wrote my poem, I had the Neil Young album American Stars and Bars on my mind, and I got hooked on an old favourite, ’Like a Hurricane’.

38 thoughts on “Searching for Dark Matter”

  3. The poem incites the urge for more, for beyond the contraints of “known matter” and I suppose a longing to break free of ourselves and spill into “unknowns” like black holes and the deep within us…it’s an evocative piece.

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  8. Some might say it is the allure of the unknown, but I think your poem captures the opposite and less talked about; the comfort that we often , as a side-effect, get to find in the darkness. Very poignant writing!

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  13. Kim, your poem “Searching for Dark Matter” cleverly explores the profound sources of dark matter within our lives, from symphonies to our hearts. The comparison is rich, and the ending adds a touch of humor. A beautifully crafted piece! 🌌🎶📜

    ~David

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