Ruminations On The Planck Epoch

“In physical cosmology, the Planck epoch (or Planck era), named after Max Planck, is the earliest period of time in the history of the universe, from zero to approximately 10-43 seconds (Planck time), during which, it is believed, quantum effects of gravity were significant. One could also say that it is the earliest moment in time, as the Planck time is perhaps the shortest possible interval of time, and the Planck epoch lasted only this brief instant.” ~Wikipedia




We wander, confused, through our lives,
involved, concerned, and seeking.
We hope for clarity, and wisdom,
but struggle with depression,
and doubt.

So much is beyond our feeble understanding
that we feel inadequate, and lost.
We work for routine, to carry us forward,
and to provide a solid foundation
for dreams.

Our lives seem to stretch to forever,
but a chaotic and random universe
constantly surprises, and defies planning,
and often proves how brief, how flickering,
is our passage.

Considering all that happened 
in the brevity of the Planck epoch,
our lives seem eternal,
and our accomplishments
are mundane.

Given the vast timeline of our lives,
we must conquer chaotic expansion,
and focus, not on the Planck constant,
but on each fleeting moment
that remains.