Copernicus’ Commentariolus

The sun will never rise again,

although its early morning stain

still paints the heavens with a hue

of orange, red and purple. Few

will listen to my sad refrain.

I studied long, no doubts remain.

Though saying so risks Papal chain

for claiming this heresy true.

The sun will never rise again.

Look to the skies and it is plain -

Heliocentric theories reign.

The earth tilts and we welcome, new,

the solar limb – a blazing view

of modern and enlightened reign.

The sun will never ‘rise’ again.