42
The bacteria is whole
But can only reproduce itself
There is no new creation
only multiplication
The bacteria splits
Into two unlike but dependent parts
The male and the female are conceived
Lonely, in search of the other
Upon reunification
there is the birth of the third
Creation is assured
Embrace your loneliness
Here you are closest
to embodying the Tao
Trust in timely reunification
Lies the one
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Beautiful capture of nature!
Timeless loneliness seems to last forever.
Perhaps the universe forgot about time
Waiting forever for the One.
The One is always with you or it is not the One.
Oh! I have to look carefully!! Hahaha.