3
We forge ahead with scientific quests,
but even zealous efforts hit a wall
trying to make what nature most detests:
nothing at all.
It seems like such a little thing to do—
removing every molecule. We find
that though we displace almost all, a few
remain behind.
It takes attentive planning and robust
equipment in a lab to do the chore
of pumping vacuum pressure down to just
a millitorr.
The stalwart researcher persists and loses
sleep, but can’t reach perfection—I’m afraid
the universe still stubbornly…
