Sixty-four

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Sixty-four
A number, a message,
Since the start
A breath and wisdom

Unexpectedly
Showing up, erasing the darkness
Harmony and peace
Self-determination

Number of squares in a chessboard
For the game players
Number of nucleotides in the genome
For the scientists

Some say it’s God’s number
Since the Tower of Babel
To I Ching
Present in many mystical things

Bringing light to the unknown

The W3 prompt this week is by Sheila

  • Form: Any poetic form;
  • Length: Exactly 64 words;
  • Must include: the words “dark” and “light” in any form

The number 64 has always been special to me. When I saw Sheila asked for a poem with 64 words I decided to write about the number 64 per si.

This number is present in many natural, mystical and scientific fields. I’ve pointed out some of them in my poem. Hope you enjoy it!

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24 thoughts on “Sixty-four”

  2. Elizabeth,

    I love how you’ve turned the number 64 into something so meaningful and layered! The way you weave together science, mysticism, and wisdom is both thoughtful and fascinating.

    Well done ❤

    ~David

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  6. Number of squares in a chessboard
    For the game players
    Number of nucleotides in the genome
    For the scientists

    The old saying that you learn something new every day once again rings true!

    A wonderful poem, Elizabeth!

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