The Logic of Nature

Written by nicole dao

Nicole explores the beauty of natural science in her poem, "The Logic of Nature". By intertwining scientific concepts with lyrical prose, she invites readers to appreciate the artistry of the physical and natural world they interact with daily. While science is valued for application, education, and discovery, Nicole's piece is a testament to the power of science to inspire and evoke emotion. 

Born in the depths of a thermodynamic quest,

In a cave of curiosity, knowledge is put to the test.

Joule, Carnot, Clausius: a dynasty of curious minds

Discover the most beautiful law known to mankind.

The first law of thermodynamics, a scientific vow

Explains that energy only transforms as nature endows.

A comfort it composes, like a familiar melody,

Offering the consoling gifts of solidity and constancy.

No creation. No destruction. Only logic and reason persist.

Two unchanging ideas that we depend on to coexist.

In a world of commotion and disordered inanity,

The first law’s embrace offers us a sense of sanity.

In every step and movement of a magical ballet,

The first law is present in every sway.

Footsteps are etched in a cosmic trance,

And energy transfigures to form a delicate dance.

When music notes cause sound waves to collide,

The conservation of sonic energy is a trusting guide.

Each note, Each beat, Each echo, and Each pause

Creates musical energy worthy of applause.

Philosophers may try to contemplate and contradict

The first law’s meaning and what it could inflict,

But let’s just watch the universe’s atoms perform their waltz

And admire the beauty of science with no faults.

A tale of consistency, reason, and grace

Is the charm of Energy’s eternal embrace.

There need be no room for reversibility and destruction

When the universe grants us the solace of logical conversion.