STEAM
A Poem by Rajendra Ojha
Aesthetic, which arises from the fusion of science and the arts,
Creates the most vibrant cosmos we can ever imagine.
When art unites with science with everlasting respect,
Their synergy opens another dimension to humanity.
The art of the cosmos nurtures science-
And the science of the cosmos seeds vivid art.
If the first dawn between science and art brings spring-
The union between them gives birth to eternal peace.
If we understand the significance of the ‘science of art’ in life,
Understanding the essence of a perfect life becomes easy.
The connection between the ‘algorithm of mathematics’ and ‘aesthetic’;
Would enhance the beauty we may not have experienced.
Thinking about the way ’emotions interact within the mind,
We find ‘STEAM’ to be the coordinator chosen by— Brain’s messenger.
Hence, the engine of love we have-
Should not get polished by the oxidation of lust.
But I wonder if the aesthetic arising from the oxidative human nature,
Dictates the development of the science we know!
As for what we consider science to be the loud boom materialism can ever have,
Wouldn’t it likely construct the ruthless world of- STEAM,
Sometimes — long in the future!
Though the world may progress with the growth of AI, an evergreen youngster of science,
We must acknowledge the concern about science overshadowing the arts in the future.
Maybe the other way around with the enormous growth of this Artificial Intelligence,
The notion of science being a ‘White Hole’ for arts can’t be disclaimed.
Or— perhaps not if the oxidation of lust rusts the intention,
But if the arts get rusted, the value of the civilization slowly transforms into a mystery.
Bio of the Poet: Rajendra Ojha (Nayan) is a Nepalese poet, philosopher, social researcher, social worker, and EU-certified trainer. He also served as a citizen diplomat for three months under the ‘Ministry of Population and Environment’ in 2018 in Switzerland for the diplomatic program of the Minamata Convention, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland. Poems and philosophical writings of Rajendra Ojha have been published in various national as well as international literary journals from Nepal, the U.S.A., India, China, Russia, Spain, Myanmar, England, Greece, and Pakistan in both Nepalese and English. He has also published two anthologies, ‘Through the World’ (a collection of experimental poems) and ‘Words of Tiger’ (a collection of philosophical and psychological poems), in 2011 and 2019, respectively. Mr. Rajendra Ojha has been honoured by two major prestigious awards named ‘Asia’s Outstanding Internship Solution Provider Award 2020/21’ and ‘Dadasaheb Phalke Television Award 2023’ respectively for his work as a ‘Social Researcher’ as well as a ‘Social Worker’ (activities related to social responsibility), respectively, in 2021 and 2023.