Too Many Variables
We had a theory, but we took it
for fact. What is a formula,
when there are no constants?
Not you.
Nor I.
There is no resolution
in a constant state of flux,
going forward like standing still,
a clean slate the only solution.
The prompt for Poetics: Theories of Everything and Anything,
from Merril at dVerse, is to write a poem about a specific theory,
or to write a poem that uses the word “theory.”
I chose the latter.
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“Resetting’ the world….
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Thanks, Steve.
Sometimes, that’s what it takes.
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I think you actually did both: “a clean slate the only solution”
I don’t know what the image is, but it fits.
Thank you for sharing your reading, too!
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Thank you, Merril. I figured a nearly-blank chalkboard would be fitting.
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It may come to that.
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It’s so hard to discard those ideas we’ve embedded in our worldview, even when they are directly contradicted or they no longer fit the time and place we live in. The world needs a blank slate in many areas I think. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe.
Sometimes a reboot is in order.
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Fun. But no slate is clean, nor can any slate be cleaned or remain clean.
Washing occ. is a good idea indeed.
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Thank you.
Even walking away from a relationship cannot result in a clean slate. Repercussions abound.
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Indeed, but sometimes worse repercussions staying in a bad relationship, no?
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Definitely.
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Living in balance is constantly cleaning the slate Ken – that’s cool…!
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Thanks, Rob.
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A clean slate is not feasible… in spite of the constant cleaning-away of residue, also constant accumulation of new beliefs, theories, perspectives. A clean slate is a dream, a goal, a beautiful thought to embrace. Thanks – this one is oddly comforting.
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Thank you, Jazz.
In a relationship, sometimes just walking away is the right choice, even with the baggage that may come with it.
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Absolutely. Often necessary. I’ve been there – on the leaving edge and on the left-behind edge – in all cases (speaking for just me here) time has shown the split positioned me to receive better callings.
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Seems we live in a world where theories are made into facts!! We must be on or toes!
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Indeed!
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I like the thoughts here. Is it just me or is there a bit of Buddhist thought here? Our grasping for certainty – for fact – when we should be more accepting of the flux of life.
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When I wrote this, I had in mind a relationship between two people going in different directions, wheels spinning in resistance until it falls apart.
However, I can understand a connection to this with life and/or the world in general.
I do especially like the thought of a Buddhist aspect. It turns the original premise of dissolution completely on its head with its acceptance of that flux.
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Fitting too many things into a picture doesn’t work… a bit like painting, sometimes you just have to give up and start with a fresh canvas.
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Yes, sometimes it’s the only way.
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