THE ORB A selfportrait The orb is believed to be a magical device man used to communicate with superior beings or gain knowledge on science / technology. POEM: "The ORB" Behold the orb, A conduit of knowledge from beyond the light. From ancient beings, it was passed, Their secrets and wisdom, now ours at last. The orb shines, A gift from the cosmos, so bright Its power immense, beyond our imagination, The secrets it holds, a boon to men. A language of science, It tells of starry skies and distant lands, Of knowledge and power, beyond our hands. The orb is a bridge to other worlds, yet unfurled. It speaks of magic and of lore, Of ancient beings, long gone before. And so we stand, Gazing at the orb, our minds torn asunder. For in its depths, we see the universe, And in its light, we find our purpose.