flying neutrinos
by Jonathan Aylett
that faint sense of attraction
when our orbits cross
Neutrinos are elementary subatomic particles that are electrically neutral and have almost no mass. Whilst the most abundant particles with mass in the universe, they very rarely interact with other matter.
This poem uses neutrinos as a metaphor for two people in the same social circle who are vaguely attracted to one another but do nothing about it.
Further reading:
‘Neutrino’, Wikipedia article, available: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutrino
Author bio:
Jonathan has been writing and publishing poetry for several years. His work has featured in journals dedicated to haiku, and broader literary journals, and won competitions across both disciplines. His collection ‘Goldfish’ – a mix of haiku and long form poetry, was published by Stairwell books in spring 2024. You can follow Jonathan on Instagram here: @jonathanaylettpoetry