Is love like curved spacetime in this poem?

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The discussion revolves around a poem that uses the concept of "curved spacetime" as a metaphor for love. Participants explore the interplay between poetic expression and scientific concepts, particularly in relation to general relativity.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a poem that metaphorically links love to curved spacetime, incorporating imagery related to general relativity.
  • Another participant questions whether the poem is seeking feedback or if it would be more suitable for a personal blog.
  • A different participant expresses appreciation for the poem and suggests that the references to general relativity resonate well with the forum audience.
  • Another participant recommends a song that includes themes related to general relativity and Mach's principle, indicating a connection between poetry and music in exploring similar concepts.

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Participants generally agree on the poetic merit of the work and its relevance to the forum's interests, but there is no consensus on the appropriateness of the post's placement within the forum.

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Some participants express differing views on the suitability of sharing poetry in this forum context, indicating a potential limitation in the discussion's focus.

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"curved spacetime" [poem]

every time i try to reach out for her cream-face,
space and time -
that dead tree,
the soldier without limbs,
the clock, the bell, and the light cone--
curve below my feet,
making me sink--
making me drown.

and just the moment before i disappear,
i see her eyes,
like dust,
drift away -
forever.
 
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Very nice, Marmot. Are you seeking feedback on your poetry? Otherwise this seems more appropriate content for your blog than a GD post.
 


just feedback. i don't know i feel its good for sharing here because you folks get the references. and general relativity is the most beauitful physical theory ever created.
 


Pretty nice. I also recommend listening to R.E.M.'s "Feeling Gravity's Pull", which has some GR and Mach's principle references.
 

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