"Theoretical Positivity" [by Loren Goodman]

Theoretical Positivity

“Always be positive,” said the neutron
“But I’m not feeling well” said the electron
With a tear in the eye of its unsmiling little face
“The key is to always be positive
”Rejoined the neutron impassively, un-
Locking the potential of the nearby neutrinos
“I don’t believe in keys” the negatively
Charged ion chimed in, “which tend
To dissolve at the sub-atomic level
As do chimes for that matter”
“That’s your position” said the neutron
And very soon after rings out the sound of
Lively laughter: “the keys
Are there, man — they’re just smaller”
Everything negative frowned
And there was much rejoicing

-- Loren Goodman

from The Lab & from the archives (February 9, 2009)

Theoretical Positivity

“Always be positive,” said the neutron
“But I’m not feeling well” said the electron
With a tear in the eye of its unsmiling little face
“The key is to always be positive
”Rejoined the neutron impassively, un-
Locking the potential of the nearby neutrinos
“I don’t believe in keys” the negatively
Charged ion chimed in, “which tend
To dissolve at the sub-atomic level
As do chimes for that matter”
“That’s your position” said the neutron
And very soon after rings out the sound of
Lively laughter: “the keys
Are there, man — they’re just smaller”
Everything negative frowned
And there was much rejoicing

-- Loren Goodman

from The Lab & from the archives (February 9, 2009)