The Snowman Contemplates the Heat Death of the Universe

THE SNOWMAN CONTEMPLATES THE HEAT DEATH OF THE UNIVERSE


The Snowman studies physics,
quantum gravity, theories
of supersymmetry and the beauties
of math.

He accepts the limits of thermodynamics.
He knows he is a product of
universal entropy.

He imagines one big puddle
of quarks and leptons shivering
with heat, then slowing into
something solid,
the same way he has come together
in a winter of discontent.

The Snowman senses that
the universe is getting tired.
Someday it will stop shivering
to stay warm. Someday
it will be at peace.


Richard Smyth

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