I love this line- "(though it's still magnificent. it always will be, no matter how many times it falls to the ground)" . Good job. You have vivid turns of phrase. My favourite part was definitely part four.

1 and 5 are a concept similar to something I've written too.

This is actually really good! I can't believe no-one else has reviewed this. Excellent writing, creative ideas, a few typos but that's easily fixed. Great story and I hope you get some more reviews!