On the cusp (An AI Rhyme on Liminal)

 

In liminal spaces, worlds align,
Between the dusk and dawn’s first shine,
A threshold where the unknown gleams,
Awakening soft, elusive dreams.

The liminal holds the in-between,
Neither here nor gone, unseen,
A place where changes come to play,
Transforming night to blushing day.

So speak of liminal with care,
A word to mark the thinly air,
Where old meets new, and paths entwine—
A magic word, a subtle sign.

N.B.

1. Internet and Social Media Culture: The rise of online communities, especially on platforms like Tumblr, Reddit, and TikTok, has popularized niche and academic vocabulary. "Liminal" often appears in discussions around aesthetics, art, and psychology, especially in the context of "liminal spaces."

2. Liminal Spaces Trend: There's a growing fascination with "liminal spaces," referring to transitional or in-between physical places (like empty hallways, deserted malls, or vacant parking lots) that evoke a sense of eeriness or nostalgia. This has become a distinct aesthetic in photography, digital art, and even storytelling.

3. Interest in Transition and Threshold Concepts: "Liminal" describes thresholds or transitional phases, which resonates with contemporary themes of personal growth, change, and societal shifts. People use it metaphorically to describe mental, social, or existential states of being in-between.

4. Academic and Psychological Discourse: The term originates from anthropology and psychology, referring to phases during rites of passage or states of ambiguity. Its crossover into popular discourse reflects growing interest in self-exploration and transformative experiences.

5. 1. Cultural Zeitgeist: In times of uncertainty or rapid change (such as during and after the COVID-19 pandemic), ideas about "being in-between" or "on the threshold" may have felt especially relevant, contributing to the term's rise.