On average, the Earth is slowing down. Regular shifts in core density, Gravity distribution, lunar friction, Glacial melting, and temperature change All amount to about 1.8 milliseconds For every century of rotation. It's not negligible. In 200 million years A single Earth day Will be close to 25 hours long. And I can feel it. Let's do the math: That's about zero point zero zero one eight seconds Per century. Splitting that up, it's Zero point zero zero zero zero one eight seconds Per year. Which makes it Four point nine three one five times ten to the negative eight seconds Longer per day. See? I wasn't crazy When I said The days would drag Without you here.

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Profile picture of user: lifeinslomo

The volta delivers a good emotional punch. I had trouble with the math 😂 but since when have I not? I really like the shift from observational to personal ❣️

Profile picture of user: perfect_affizie

You made the Earth’s slowdown into longing🥰🥲. That’s alchemy🫠. The math isn’t decoration here — it’s the metaphor.💖💖 Also, I don’t like maths much😅, but because of this poem I’ve just started seeing math in a new light😌. You made numbers feel like loss🥹That’s a gift.👏👏 And the ending had me meltinnnngggggg 🫠🫠🫠

Profile picture of user: semampuisikan

I always like an intimate ending after grand expositions.

Profile picture of user: gingerbread

The ending shocked me, literally 😆. Smooth as silk. 💃

Profile picture of user: s_zaynab_kamoonpury

Informative with an emotional ending. Kudos! Plz also read and comment my newest poem too

Profile picture of user: sidusferam

what, i didn't expect that ending haha. it's absolutely beautiful man. *i think i might need to send this to someone. sigh