o u t lier

an intersection happens

at one point.

beyond this, many variations,

several codes,

several slopes,

computations.

where the point meets

and misses.

twice, maybe thrice,

the numb ers--a mind of

their own.

adding and subtracting

as time goes on,

making new marks,

taking new turns.

trying to make sense

of it all.

until the equation

is solved.

k.c.d., 11/ 2020