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infinite_dwarf
infinite_dwarf
Jul 22, 2008 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Scientific Beggings

You swore you'd be my coefficient.
And that you'd stand to protect me from the variables.
Don't talk to me about limits - I want the real and the whole.
We defied logic when we divided first, and then multiplied - our son.
So don't subtract yourself from me now.
Don't break that cohesive bond.
For I will become an isotope - unstable.
I will want to cling to anything - resulting in something noxious.
Trying desperately to become homeostatic.
And achieve that balance.
But I am afraid; of incompatibility, of being repelled.
Be the north to my south.
Energize me.
We're an algorithm - meticulously formed.
and you are my prime number.......
— infinite_dwarf, Jul 22, 2008

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Region, Country: North Carolina, USA, USA

Favorite Poets: E.A. Poe, Lewis Carroll, Charles Bukowski, Michael McClure, Lawrence Ferlenghetti.

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Barbara Writes

Barbara Writes

17 years 10 months ago

I like

Smiles:) Barbara I like how you put this together makes I hate of algebra less profound great write flow perfectly.
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 10 months ago

I agree....

I always hated math, even in college. It sucked, because I really appreciated chemistry, but had a hard time getting around the math part of it - physics was even worse. Thanks for reading and commenting! ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "As I was going up the stair, I met a man who was not there, he wasn't there again today, I wish that man would go away!"
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barbsdad2003

17 years 10 months ago

Kudos ...

to you for tackling your subject here using the slant/obliquity of your hated math. Brave ... and quite well done, by the way. Yours again, Chuck PS: Obliquity = deviation from parallelism or perpendicularity/the amount of such deviation
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 10 months ago

Thx, Chuck!

If I always stuck with topics that I liked, my poems would become quite boring, I fear. Thanks for your kind comments! ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "As I was going up the stair, I met a man who was not there, he wasn't there again today, I wish that man would go away!"
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Ashfae

17 years 10 months ago

What a wonderful flow of

What a wonderful flow of words! This is a unique way of looking at love, and I enjoyed it immensely. I especially love the first line.
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 10 months ago

Thanks Ash!

This took a good deal of time, as I was trying to make it so that everyone could understand the play on some of the words - judging from the remarks, it looks like most people got it. ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "As I was going up the stair, I met a man who was not there, he wasn't there again today, I wish that man would go away!"
Kailashana

Kailashana

17 years 10 months ago

God, I love this… seems

God, I love this... seems you and Ashfae have much in common, the common denominator it seems is part and parcel of the whole meme, which can not be multiplied or divided by the sum of its parts, to part the sum would be unthinkable and so no thought can not be divided from the thinker. ;-)
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 10 months ago

Anna

I actually had no idea that Ash enjoyed math. I like your additional comment -very cool. You should expand it, and turn it into a poem! ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "As I was going up the stair, I met a man who was not there, he wasn't there again today, I wish that man would go away!"
Rob Graber

Rob Graber

17 years 10 months ago

EEK! Variables! Run!

PS: Needing protection from the variables is so good that you might consider saving it for nearer the end rather than using it so early; in any case, a very successful write!
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 10 months ago

Good point

It kind of would upset the natural progression that most "begging" takes: you betrayed me -> don't do this -> Don't go -> you're the best ever -> you complete me.... I'll keep your suggestion in mind, though. Glad you liked it! ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "As I was going up the stair, I met a man who was not there, he wasn't there again today, I wish that man would go away!"
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 10 months ago

Glad you like it!

~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "As I was going up the stair, I met a man who was not there, he wasn't there again today, I wish that man would go away!"
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Arrow

17 years 10 months ago

Love it!

I esp. like the phrase - "you'd . . . protect me from the variables" b/c it is so close to "protect me from the elements" and, of course, variables can be set elements! **Oooohhhh, I'm having a moment!*** The only suggestion I'd make is to cut some of the words and make it as sleek as possible - elegance in poetry, as in mathematical proofs and scientific models, is key! P.S. (I wrote a math poem, too!)
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 10 months ago

lol!

I was going to go nuts with this one, and throw in invisible numbers and such, but I wanted to make sure that the general public would also know what I was talking about, and see the humor in it. I read St. Sliderule - it needs to come out and play! Introduce it to the main stream! ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "As I was going up the stair, I met a man who was not there, he wasn't there again today, I wish that man would go away!"
themoonman

themoonman

17 years 10 months ago

What can I say...

that hasn't already been said.. great poem , from the title you caught me and then that first line hooked me and you didn't let go until the end... very good writing Jess... Richard
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 10 months ago

Thank, Richard

I'm glad it did its job. I was worried that I went a little too in depth with some of the terms, and that the humor would be overlooked. I'm glad everyone is getting it so far!! Thanks for reading and commenting. ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "As I was going up the stair, I met a man who was not there, he wasn't there again today, I wish that man would go away!"
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DarkinAZ

17 years 10 months ago

Jess,

I loved this write! The depth of the terms is cool but the fact that even if someone does not know the terms, this is still quite understandable/relatable, that is what makes this so reader friendly, my friend. Awesome write. Sincerely, Mark
Rett

Rett

17 years 10 months ago

Someway I missed this

to my sorrow. There for a minute I couldn't decide if you were gonna do calculus or use a slide rule, but I think everything will compute. *S* Loved it. Sorry it took so long to discover I missed it. Respectfully, Rett: "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." Winston Churchill
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 10 months ago

Thanks again!

Mark - That's what I was going for! I'm glad it came out correctly. :~) Rett - That's ok, I missed a whole bunch of poems that people recently wrote. Don't feel too bad, better late than never! I don't even remember how to use a slide rule, and would probably be too distracted by all the pretty colors anyway. LOL! ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "As I was going up the stair, I met a man who was not there, he wasn't there again today, I wish that man would go away!"
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amalzamani

17 years 10 months ago

I see

math, physics and chemistry framing human relationships...(smile)...I felt you had fun writing this one...and it was fun reading it...excellent one...thank you Jess!
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prayersbyPatty

17 years 10 months ago

Wow

I liked this one. I would have never thought to do an equation like this, you have a great imagination! The part about the son is very good, the whole poem is line by line right on. A little finite math goes a long way. And, Or, Not, zero or one, A + B = C.
Rett

Rett

17 years 10 months ago

Congats

You know, all the other nice sayings. *G* Rett: "This way to the Great Egress" P.T. Barnum
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

17 years 10 months ago

Clever

Very melodious flow. 5 stars for your poem. I wrote something on the subject, but it pales by comparison. Congratulations for the spotlight! Always, Cat
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poewriter58

17 years 10 months ago

Jess

Congrats on spotlight All I can say is "You Do Me Proud there daughter Mom
Kailashana

Kailashana

17 years 10 months ago

To life! L’chaim! May

To life! L'chaim! May your pluses be bountiful. Your subtractions kind. Long live the cellular divisions that brought you all to life! ~A
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 10 months ago

lol

May the molecular components of asphalt rise up to meet you May the expansion of air always be at your back May the galaxy's nucleus always shine on your frontal epidermis. May the falling of supercooled vapour fall on your plowed earth. And until we meet again May the Christian supernatural force hold you in the epidermal layers between the digits and wrist. Ok, now that I've totally blasphemed on an Irish prayer... here it is for real: May the road rise to meet you / may the winds always be at your back / may the sun always shine on your face / may the rain fall softly on your fields / and until we meet again / may God hold you in the palm of His hand. ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "The toilets at a local police station have been stolen. Police say they have nothing to go on..." - Ronnie Barker
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DarkinAZ

17 years 10 months ago

I meant to ask,

Is the title spelled right, or did you mean "Beginnings?" Sincerely, Mark
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

17 years 10 months ago

Oh wow....

Can't believe this little p.o.s made spotlight. Thanks for all who voted it in! Rett, Patty, Cat, Tom, Anna, Mom, Mark, and David - many thanks for the congrats. I'm truly surprised. Mark - No, I meant beggings. The poem is basically not only a play on mathamatical/scientific language, but it's also "begging" the other not to go, etc. :~) ~Jess K. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "The toilets at a local police station have been stolen. Police say they have nothing to go on..." - Ronnie Barker
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DarkinAZ

17 years 10 months ago

I knew...

It was a stupid question, just was itching to ask. Your friend, Mark
Edevold

Edevold

17 years 10 months ago

This poem gives me an idea

The half life of desire. How's that for a poem title/idea????? Actually, I cant' use it cause it's plagerized from a Pat Metheny song title - "The half life of Absolution" which I always admired. (the title more than the song although the song is awesome also)