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Where They End

The logic of roots

By Matthew AgnewPublished about a month ago 1 min read
Where They End
Photo by Janus Clemmensen on Unsplash

A road, a stream, a path, a thought...they wind with logic, some grace, some planning, with a simple goal in mind. Start...and then finish. But roots? Those are fat and gorged on trickery. Yes, they have a purpose, but does that purpose have an aim? How large will our roots let us be? Will they let us survive storms and time and anger? Will they spread so long and far that the original sproutling has long been forgotten in the dust? Here's the secret...roots don't care about the past. The dig and turn, looking for ways around those that would end their progress. They feed and dive, rising to create a new world where the sun is perfect and the wind is kind. Yes, they started somewhere, but you may never find the end, because roots can last forever.

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Matthew Agnew

Writing makes the bad thoughts go away, and the good thoughts more memorable. Despite the ominous tone, I love to write with humor and deep thought that helps me grow.

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  • Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout a month ago

    Beautiful thoughts. I like that they don't care about the past, finding their way around obstacles to move on

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