We forge forward with scientific quests,
however even zealous efforts hit a wall
making an attempt to make what nature most detests:
nothing in any respect.
It looks as if such just a little factor to do—
eradicating each molecule. We discover
that although we displace virtually all, a couple of
stay behind.
It takes attentive planning and strong
gear in a lab to do the chore
of pumping vacuum strain down to only
a millitorr.
The stalwart researcher persists and loses
sleep, however can’t attain perfection—I’m afraid
the universe nonetheless stubbornly refuses
to be unmade.
Even in deepest house, a cubic meter
comprises some particles. We should assess
there is no such thing as a void, though circumstances teeter
on vacancy.
The quantum mysteries will vex and weary
the brightest thoughts, the sharpest physicist.
True nothingness, whereas great in principle,
doesn’t exist.
