Given the events in Switzerland today, (see here) I reckon that another poem is called for…

In the universe
Who decides
Which way is up
And which is down
Or is it just
Perspective?
And who lit the fuse
For the big bang
Or was all happenchance
Unconnected?

And who holds the stars
As they spin on strings
And turns the worlds
On poles?
Who fired the comets
Out of view
And opened up
Black holes?

You might see these
As loaded questions
Meant to mould you in my image
But I have no simple certainties
Just a pilgrim’s search
For knowledge

Chris Goan 26.3.06