page 26 • For now we see through a glass, darkly

trans·lu·cence

transmitting and diffusing light so that

objects beyond cannot be seen clearly

shad·ow

the dark figure cast upon a surface by

a body intercepting the rays from a

source of light

sēd

a propagative plant structure, capable

of developing into the kinds of plants

and trees from which they came

What if the entire world was only one giant seed? And of course as the gardener would tell you, you could try until you’re blue in the face, but you’ll never paint an accurate picture of any plant by observing the seed. It’s only after the first body dies that the second and final one can rise- one that will develop into the nature from which it came. For now we are looking at shadows, and it might not seem like so because of the detail, the colors, the liveliness. But I assure you, ours is a world unfinished. If the seeds hold wondrous phenomena, don’t you start wondering about what’s to come? Our eyes render translucence for now, preventing a perfectly clear reading, but someday we shall know.

What do you think these seeds will grow into?

For now we see through a glass, darkly

But someday we shall know