Savannah Brown reads “the universe may stop expanding in five billion years”

The video features a reading of a poem from the collection 'Sweet Dark,' focusing on themes of time, the universe, and the appreciation of small, ordinary moments. The poem reflects on the inevitability of endings and the beauty found in everyday life, using vivid imagery and personal reflection to convey its message.

What is the main theme introduced in the poem 'The Universe May Stop Expanding in 5 Billion Years'?

• The inevitability of cosmic events

• The unfairness of time and appreciation of small things

• The complexity of human relationships

• The beauty of nature

In the poem, what does the poet suggest about the nature of time?

• Time is a man-made concept

• Time is infinite and unchanging

• Time is irrelevant to human experiences

• Time will eventually cease to exist

What imagery is used to describe the fragility of life in the poem?

• A towering mountain

• A glassy pearl

• A blazing fire

• A roaring ocean

Why does the poet describe certain moments as 'too ordinary to even dare remember'?

• Because they lack excitement

• Because they become significant in hindsight

• Because they are too painful

• Because they are insignificant

What does the poem suggest about the future of the cosmos?

• It will become more chaotic

• It will expand indefinitely

• It will eventually shut down

• It will remain unchanged