Narration:

Iliana rejoiced in the freedom of the Powers and was filled with gladness for the wonders they made. For age after age, many new things came into being. But after a time, the Powers became weary and said to her: "Great Mother, is this all there is to be?"

And Iliana sang to them saying: "No my beloved, greater gifts will yet be yours." She told them of the wonders that were yet to be, and of the Earth and the People. And they were filled with great anticipation.

And when I came, I thought you’d be here
I thought you’d be near, my Earth, my Sky
Or have I been a fool, and broken all the rules?
Or do I keep on trying?

And I’ll stand beside you
And we’ll build the world anew
And I’ll stand beside you
And together we’ll see the truth

And the valleys will ring
For the children will sing
That the light that they bring
Fills the Earth like a Spring

Notes:

As this song begins, the universe is growing and changing, but it is still very primitive. Planets really cannot form around the first generation stars because the only element present in any quantity is hydrogen. But those first generation stars slowly start to work their magic and create the heavier elements needed for planets, birds, nebulae, and things we are familiar with in our universe. This process was painstakingly slow and probably took several billion years. First generation stars must run their course and die out, spewing forth newly created heavy elements into the Cosmos. Hence the loneliness of the Powers.

But this is a process that was inevitable. Ganshuu, being analogous to the force of gravity, is responsible for the motion of the stars and planets. Sanshuu and Watasu, being the nuclear forces, are responsible for building atoms and the cohesion of matter. This makes stars and galaxies possible… and ultimately planets.

 
the world is the world
and a word is the world
touching the hand of its making
divided in space
made each world a place
for souls hopeful trust newly making

a dream and a vision
flowing through creation
a startling elation
recognising the touch
of a hand in the world of making

the children of spring
when singers sing
the weaver weaving the awaiting
a runner runs on
in a long joyful song
of hearts when love has been sating

a vision or a dream
a mist shrouded theme
telling me Yes
recognising the touch
of a hand in the world of making

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