The notes say that it was composed in response to the fiftieth anniversary of the Lego patent, in 2008. I suppose I could wish that the Lego anniversary coincided exactly with my parents' anniversary, but goodness! Isn't it pleasing when things fit together so variably, so neatly, so interlockingly coupled?
Very juicy. I love the juxtaposition of atoms and legos. And I love the way both get at the idea of the finite combination creating infinite possibilities. It's hard to find good writing about rich, established relationships.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the way your mind works, Heidi! This is great. I probably have that issue of Poetry around here somewhere and it was obviously a month/year I didn't have the wherewithal to tackle its contents. Happy, happy golden anniversary to your parents!
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing thing, to live together so well, so resiliently and I am surmising that by your discovery, that, like atoms & legoes, there is a plan & a rhythm, but an infinitesimal number of ways to ''be" together and with others. Congratulations to your parents, and thanks Heidi!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Robyn -- I love the way your mind works!
ReplyDeleteMy parents celebrated their fiftieth a number of years ago. Still together, still happy--so rare! The best gift you're giving yours are the person you've become and your loving interest in their lives.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all.