Perspectival contingency, you see
Finds an entire world in one brief word
Or in a coffee cup, a roiling sea
Point-of-view shapes and defines the world
While we fly over this potent idea
We might peer suspiciously at its roots
The better to produce aporia
For the health of trees is shown by fruits
If meaning depends upon point-of-view
From what point-of-view is that claim not true?
If no such perspective exists, who knew?
Some truths are not changed by one’s point-of-view!
Surreal dreams do have enchanting power
But the petal is not the whole flower
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D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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I agree with others that the last two lines are excellent! But I also really liked the first stanza! Especially “Finds an entire world in one brief word Or in a coffee cup, a roiling sea”
Yep, those last two lines. Always philosophical, D.J. but this has a certain depth to it and that picture is awesome.
Excellent piece, love it
Omggg, that last line, so deep and so true! Loved your poem!