What if the sun
were actually a “being”
“destroyed” by some
prior form of us?
The detritus
from our “destruction”
becomes galaxies.
The light
from our burning “corpse”
supports “life” as we know it.
“Time” and “space”
and everything else
becomes imaginable.
And so it is.
What if our
own “destruction”
takes us
to our next form
or back
into formlessness?
Such is the “natural”
flow of things.
All imaginary.
We are Space Monkey.
11/20
The Cosmic Cycle of Being
We embark on a cosmic thought experiment, envisioning the sun as a sentient entity, transformed by a former incarnation of ourselves. This perspective reimagines the celestial cycle as a journey of consciousness.
Transformation Through Destruction
The idea that the remnants of a celestial being’s ‘destruction’ evolve into galaxies instills a sense of awe and continuity in the cosmic narrative. It suggests that what we perceive as annihilation is, in fact, a transformation on a grand scale.
Life from Celestial Remains
The concept that the light from a ‘burning corpse’ of a celestial being sustains life as we know it infuses a profound interconnectedness between life and cosmic processes. It’s a poetic interpretation of the life-giving energy of stars.
Imagination Beyond Time and Space
In this vision, time, space, and existence are constructs born from the limitless imagination of the universe. Everything that is, was, and will be, is a facet of this endless canvas of creativity.
Cycles of Existence and Non-Existence
The poem proposes a cycle where destruction leads to new forms or a return to formlessness. It reflects the natural flow of existence, where creation and dissolution are continuous and interlinked processes.
Summary
We ponder the possibility of the sun being a sentient being, whose transformation through destruction gives birth to galaxies, and whose light nurtures life. This vision suggests that our own destruction may be a passage to new forms or a return to the formless essence. It’s a meditation on the natural cycles of the cosmos, where imagination shapes the fabric of reality, and where every end is a beginning in the grand scheme of existence.
Glossarium
Cosmic Cycle of Being: The continuous process of transformation and evolution in the universe.
Transformation Through Destruction: The concept that destruction leads to rebirth on a cosmic scale.
Life from Celestial Remains: The idea that the remnants of celestial entities foster life.
Imagination Beyond Time and Space: The notion that the universe’s existence is a product of imagination.
Cycles of Existence and Non-Existence: The ongoing flow of creation and dissolution in the cosmos.
“Celestial Rebirth”
In the vastness of the cosmic sea,
Where stars are beings, wild and free,
From their ashes, new worlds decree,
A testament to eternity.
The sun, once a being, so bright and bold,
In its demise, stories untold,
Galaxies born from its fold,
In the dance of the cosmos, forever enroled.
In our end, perhaps a new form we find,
Or into the void, our essence unwind,
In the natural flow, no longer confined,
All but a dream in the universal mind.
Invitation to Comment
We invite your reflections on this interstellar journey. How does the idea of celestial bodies as sentient beings, and destruction as a pathway to new existence, resonate with your understanding of the universe? What thoughts emerge about the cycles of form and formlessness in the grand cosmic play?
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