Magical or Molecule (a poem)

***(SUBTITLES available)***

I wrote this poem in August of 2002. At the time I was taking my first semester of upper level science courses in college, and I was starting to think about scientific concepts in relation to religion for the first time. As a result of this poem I began to write down observations and questions I had about reality -- topics which turned into a lengthy essay, whose chapters are now episodes in my series, "Discovering Religion".

-----------------------------------------------------------

"Magical or Molecule"

Along the banks of languid streams
In the brooding dawn
A bryophyte, struggling for life
Inspires understanding of ages gone

Or was it budding plumes of faith
That catalyzed thought in the hazy gloom
Through wanton orders given by a Ghost
His Son, or the Father who plays host

To molecular architecture
Of every nebulae and galaxy
Weaving laws and logic
Within the fabric of reality

Birthed of the elements
Suckling nature and wisdom
Rear seeds of doubt
That grow into suspicion

Of lofty held ideals
Seductive and diabolical
A distinction must be made
Magical or molecule

Are we from clay
Shaped in a form
Godly, dying
But brilliant as stars

Or are we of a substance
That constructs the Universe
Which gave life to Earth
And possibly Mars

We are divided
By prejudice and superstition
Intolerance and tradition
Our differences not celebrated
But counted as flaws

For when our beliefs
Inhibit understanding
They deny us the strength
To tear down the walls

Of hopefulness and fallacy
An opiate of dependency
On a crutch that forsook us
Or was never there at all

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Magical
• or
• Molecule
• Scientific
• Poetry
• Naturalism
• Discovering
• Religion

[20501017]

with your permission can i download this and put it on my facebook?

[DiscoveringReligion]

@20501017

Yes you may.

[Aresftfun]

Wait, so this is, essentially, the beginning of discovering religion for you? That is awesome, in the literal sense and the metaphorical sense.

[DiscoveringReligion]

@Aresftfun

Sure, you can mirror it. =)

Yes, this poem is sort of what started it all. I was going to name the series "Magical or Molecule" but in the end decided against it.

[halflifeproductionz]

A philosopher.

[Drixicon]

Wow, I just spent the last 6 hours going through your videos, and I'm surprised I had never heard of you until now. Echoing others, "outstanding."

[rhyfelur]

Outstanding

[moety2]

No words. But if I had to pick one, it would be EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!

[jeremyshambles]

very insightfully written poem, really enjoyed the visual aspects edited with the words, excellent work, thanks kindly for sharing it, cheers from san diego

[RichieCarvaliho]

@DiscoveringReligion

You are a fecking legend. I like you! On facebook that is! Cheers for uploading your unique vids

[brazentongue]

listened to this three times today

[shootha]

I express the same sentiments as user: shauryaification......i love you too dude. And keep up the good work

[sunkaiwen451]

wow you better've gotten a good grade on this :)