space&time;
   narrow
to the moment
   it
may happen

nothing
proceeds
beyond that point

the whole universe
   folds
   into one compact dot

a cosmic black hole
   whose invisible energy
   holds promise
   to burst forth
   in brilliant stars of

salvation
   elation
      liberation 
	 equality
 	     freedom
		 happiness
		     & cetera

another big bang

this time

   maybe

also with a whimper

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