It began as a meeting of minds
as rarified as any scientific discourse.
We spoke of the movement of bodies
constructed elaborate models
of their various trajectories
and projected forecasts
of their collision.
That was when we made
our first discovery -
an unexpected rise in temperature
a gentle pulse that could be traced
only with the most sensitive
of instruments.
Drawn to its source we found
it emanated from the very heart of things
and we named it for the essence -
but we spoke too soon.
When we drew in breath
and stopped for a long moment to listen
a calm and quiet voice
was singing of wonders.
was singing of wonders.