This epic poem offers a poetic interpretation of the scientific theories of the ancient Greek philosopher, Lucretius. Through verse, the author illustrates Lucretius' belief in the material nature of the world and its components, including the atom. This work is an excellent synthesis of science and art, and a must-read for those interested in the intersection of the two. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.