Science and nature permeate every aspect of our lives, regardless of our knowledge or acceptance. The relationship found between humanity and these forces is one which has been debated and philosophized for millennia. A series of poems and preceding essay describe my own personal journey through the realities and pitfalls of an idealized relationship with science. Connections are drawn between mankind and nature in various aspects, from the physical to the emotional, including connections both between mankind and nature as a whole, between mankind and specific scientific concerns, and between individuals.