So I Can Calculate

So I Can Calculate
© Surazeus
2024 02 17

Though thousands of birds fly across the sky 
as shadows of my hopes and fears I hide, 
I sit still in the ceaseless flow of time 
to measure degree of each minute change 
that occurs in matrix of the landscape 
so I can calculate future events. 

With gradual equilibrium of change, 
expressing progress from subtle desire, 
internal energy spirals through coils 
that swirl throughout my body as hot blood 
which embodies expanding wings of light 
so I can calculate where I should go. 

Unsure of just what ultimate results 
may ensue as consequence of my act, 
I rein aggressive passion of my will 
to charge with bold indifference to my death 
while I observe how actions cause effects 
so I can calculate how I will play. 

Observing nature of objects I see, 
with keen attention to shape of their force, 
to pinpoint origin of their intent, 
I analyze what motivates their act 
which projects path of energetic will 
so I can calculate where they will go. 

Arranging puzzle of facts I observe 
within framework of theory I design 
by adjusting concepts they imitate, 
I formulate patterns of kindred types 
to paint big picture the small parts reflect 
so I can calculate the truth from lies. 

When I sense essence of the universe 
that spirals from first flash of the big bang 
to compose planets of mixed chemicals, 
I envision how atoms interact 
to generate life from pool of phosphate 
so I can calculate our divine light. 

Watching animals flock across the land, 
birds across the sky, and fish in the sea, 
I feel creative energy of Earth 
manifest passion for positive love 
in each creature who dreams itself awake 
so I can calculate process of hope. 

Awake inside this fragile frame of flesh 
that has evolved four hundred million years 
from fish to wingless angel who can sing, 
I dwell at peace with person I love most 
in home we construct with vision of faith 
so I can calculate my hour of death.