TRIPLICITY

“The cosmogenetic principle states that the evolution of the universe will be characterized by differentiation, autopoiesis, and communion throughout time and space and at every level of reality.”—The Universe Story by Brian Swimme & Thomas Berry Differentiation For some reason, the primordial flaring forth of everything.For no reason, a microcosmic grain and then a billion galaxies. Lightning made greenAcross this just-so planet. Across a continuous tightrope between scatter and collapseAlong a curvature, a tautness Along many momentary suspensions of isnessOf constant mutation and surprise. The force of metamorphosis keeps tinkeringKeeps dabbling. Keeps winding up for the next curve ball. It’s staggering, cataloguingThe countless novel ways in which life articulates itself. Give up and give a yeehaw, a hee-haw to creation.Climb aboard this aimless vessel Set adrift into loveofthenewInto an always becoming born. Autopoiesis A plant is prepared to be eaten.My skin…