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Newton and the Infinitesimal Nut

I thought of all things great and small -
what happens to an apple or a ball.
Maybe, I'll try calculus.  But
can it crack the infinitesimal nut?

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CayCay Godwin

July 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM

Let me know when you have the answer, or would the attempt possibly crack the macroscopic David nut who entertains us so much? Wouldn't want that. Can't lose our clever Soup people. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

David Crandall

July 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM

haha, thanks it's good to be appreciated...I was thinking about something in the world of math and the phrase "crack the infinitesimal nut" popped into my head. The phrase seemed to have the requisite goofiness to gain entrance into one of my ridiculous poems.

Kim Rodrigues

July 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM

I was once given a cartoon of Dennis the menace. He said he was playing ball with God. He throws it up and God throws it back. I am sure the gravity of the situation is not lost ;)

David Crandall

July 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Wow, Dennis was a poet!