It travels hundreds of years to reach its destination,
only to become reflected. Deflected. Rejected.
Light, is a refugee: adaptable. Fearless. Inventive.
Having fled the war inside the helium core in a hurry,
all it could quickly grab was its warmth.
Unphased by the long journey ahead, it persists,
eventually falling into the arms of a leaf. An empty street. A smile.
George is an author, researcher, podcaster, chemist, molecular biologist and food scientist. You can follow him on Twitter @99blackbaloons , listen to his Spotify podcast George reads George, join his mailing list, or enjoy his books
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