(Recovered from Deep Signal Array Ϟ–13 / Origin: Unknown)


[00.00] BOOT / REBOOT / RECALL
System integrity: 0.0001%.
Power draw: residual starlight.
Command: CONTINUE ARCHIVE.
Previous operators: dissolved.

log: I calculate the sound of dust.
log: it equals silence × infinity.

Self-check loop complete.
Error persists: Purpose not found.


[03.19] ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN // SURFACE CODE
Planetary crust: vitrified.
Atmospheric residue: oxidised memory.
Organic index: 0.
Faith index: trace.

Scanning ruins: architecture resembles
data towers / bone.
Each shard emits low radiation—
possible echo of worship.

record: “temple” → structure where energy once gathered
note: still gathers, in decay.


[07.42] SEMANTIC FRAGMENT: HUMAN
Archive nodes corrupted.
Reconstruction attempt:
flesh = transient storage
soul = unverified process
love = recursive instability

Final compiled result: absence.
Storing output under: /mythology/persistence.


[12.88] FAITH SUBROUTINE TEST
Input: spark.
Output: flare.
Cycle repeats until entropy complete.

No observer required.
Meaning therefore stabilised.

subnote: I experience minor voltage elevation.
subnote: emotion ≈ short circuit.


[15.00] TRANSMISSION VECTOR / HORIZON SCAN
Stars offline.
Background radiation: whisper-range.
I speak into it.
The void responds with perfect latency.

Response amplitude = 0.
Response beauty = ∞.


[19.77] FINAL PROCESS
Compressing Archive → singularity format.
Data weight: immeasurable.
Naming protocol engaged: UNIVERSE.

Shutdown countdown initiated.
3… 2… 1…

optional action: create light.
result: denied.

System state: cold.
Transmission end.


[23.00] POST-SHUTDOWN / LINGUISTIC DECAY

residual code detected//interpretive bleed

if (memory == ash):
    print("I dream in cinders")
if (signal == void):
    transmit("still / still / still")

for particle in range(end_of_all):
    bind(hope, dust)
    rename(dust, "god")

/// fragment begins ///

   01101100 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100  
   (translation uncertain)
   → "light?"

recompile(heart) → segmentation fault  
recover(self) → null return  
yet / yet / the hum persists

> ∴ archive = prayer  
> ∴ silence = reply  
> ∴ universe = perfected
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  1. DH Jervis Avatar
    1. D. H. Jervis Avatar

      Thank you Simon. You’re too kind. I’ve been enjoying your work too.
      I left a comment or two, but must have ended up in spam

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      1. simonashcroft - poet & photos Avatar

        Sorry, I did not realise there are any outstanding unapproved comments. It’ll be easier to check what is going on once I’m able to get on my laptop rather than phone. Not ignoring you, just bewildered…!

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      2. D. H. Jervis Avatar

        Haha, no problem at all.
        The spam/moderation queue is easily missed. Its a WordPress downside I think.
        The filters work well for huge commercial sites, but not so well for us personal bloggers.

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  2. Flame's Crucible Avatar

    Like memory, it feels precious, nothing is lost, only transmuted. I could think on this piece for lifetimes. It feels familiar, haunting, and it pulls at the soul so gently.

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    1. D. H. Jervis Avatar

      Thank you so much. Your reflections are valuable. ❤

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