At last my new invention is complete
At last my generator clean and free
Provides the world its electricity
And will forever change the human race

And yet I know I cannot show my face
For in this perfect case none would believe
That in this offer I do not deceive
When I say it could change the world for good

’Tis well they’re cautious, for indeed they should
Be wary of such bold and unchecked claims
But I expect to go down with those names
Of Franklin, Tesla, Edison, and all

So when at last intruders come to call
I’ll meet my star-crossed fate upon my feet.

Part sonnet, part lục bát. Inspired by Tom Francis’ “Lazarus Reactor Fission Sequence” from This Is How You Die.

Part of Poem-a-Day 2013. Title donated by Katherine M.

This entry was posted on September 28, 2013 and is filed under Creativity. Tags: Poetry, Poem-a-day 2013