Surface: Cross-section of All space; each event Transmits its sphere And, where patterns Interfere, a new Event emerges. Each puddle Verges upon an Infinite geometry Of raindrops in Random endeavor And it doesn't End, not ever.
I so enjoy the mental image of a single raindrop as an event, and puddles as infinite examples of ever-changing geometry. I will think of that the next time it rains - which might be today, by the look of the sky. Have you been getting the storms that some parts of California have been suffering through? I hope all is well where you are.
I like that image your poem describes, and the Normaphoto - and rain (in moderation) - spheres overlapping in suppleness, water being at the same time soft and strong, clear and blurring, raindrops' melodies and the "swish!" when a car drives through a puddle.
Love the poem and the whole concept if it. Envy you your rain as in Perth it is SOOOO dry and not a drop this year so far. Keep safe though as too much water is as bad as not enough.
It would be fun to watch the constant changes.
ReplyDeleteDear Emma, I suspect we're seeing changes all the time --most fun in puddles though!
DeleteIt seems random but it all connects on some level.
ReplyDeleteIt does, Rick, from the tremendous down to the sub-atomic --good thing too!
DeleteI so enjoy the mental image of a single raindrop as an event, and puddles as infinite examples of ever-changing geometry. I will think of that the next time it rains - which might be today, by the look of the sky. Have you been getting the storms that some parts of California have been suffering through? I hope all is well where you are.
ReplyDeleteO Jenny, it's real wet here, flooded creeks and mudslides in the mountains. After years of drought, the state got unused to rain.
DeleteI imagine there will be a lot of damage. Stay safe, eh?
DeleteI will drive carefully and keep out from under giant redwoods!
DeleteYou have been having quite a lot of raindrops lately. Too much or too little always has its consequences.
ReplyDeleteQuite true. After 8 dry years we have a generation of drivers who have never encountered sustained, heavy rain. Lots of sirens!
DeleteYou bet it never ends. :)
ReplyDeleteAn optimistic bet that I like very much.
DeleteHaha. Thank you! Have a bright looking week ahead.
DeleteI like that image your poem describes, and the Normaphoto - and rain (in moderation) - spheres overlapping in suppleness, water being at the same time soft and strong, clear and blurring, raindrops' melodies and the "swish!" when a car drives through a puddle.
ReplyDeleteDear Brigitta, since childhood,puddles have been among my favorite things.
DeleteLove the poem and the whole concept if it. Envy you your rain as in Perth it is SOOOO dry and not a drop this year so far.
ReplyDeleteKeep safe though as too much water is as bad as not enough.
Thank you, Mimsie. California has seen so little rain these past several years, it's a bit scary to see it return in such volume.
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