The Artist and the Scientist

The Artist and the Scientist
by Marc Cohen

What do you see, my dearest love
When regarding the night time sky?
Demanded the curious artist
Of her clever science guy

I see a glowing rock, said he,
That rules the ocean’s tide.
I see a trillion suns,
With only gravity their guide.

I see a sea of cosmic dust,
After eons of decay.
I see the remnants of a bang
Still echoing to this day.

He turned to gaze upon his love,
Continuing this game.
And what do you see, he queried her,
When you look upon the same?

I see a loving friend, she replied, Illuminating this eve.
I see a million points of light
Reminding us to breathe.

I see a blanket made of stars
Comforting this night.
I feel the vastness of this world
Ever bathed in light.