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Parthenogenesis

The numinous process of parthenogenesis Occurs when part of a plant Falls to the ground And without a sound begins sprouting Another plant, completely and distinctly anew. Or is it really The extension of life of the mother plant Whose earthly days are numbered In terms of photosynthesis, Cells, stems and leaves? Parthenogenesis means life Should never need to grieve. It’s a never ending story of garden glory To those fortunate few Plants and other creatures renewed By unseen forces that emanate and bathe them in the beauty of Living-dying eternal bliss. Perhaps we humans could learn a little Something from the vegetable patch in that We’re all links of the eon’s long chain That keeps on keeping on Regardless of places, dates, fortunes or fame. I don’t know much about anything at all But I do know parthenogenesis Is another interesting twist in God’s great game.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 9/27/2011 12:59:00 AM
Your timing on posting this one is impeccable, dear Terry. My brother's wife just gave birth to a new life, a baby girl, about 9 hours ago. She is the first of the next generation in our family. P.S. thank you for informing us of Parthenogenesis too.
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