If a moth is left in a room with a flame, it will gravitate toward it. Eventually, its orbit will carry it inexorably on a spiral closer to the flame, and it will become burnt, scarred by its cautious audacity. If it survives the experience, it will flutter aimlessly back into the dark. Perhaps the flame will extinguish, or be reduced to smouldering embers.
Extending the situation, if the flame is re-ignited, the moth will once again begin its path to oblivion. Past experiences matter not, to such a simple being. This process will repeat, until it dies. A fate of its own inexplicably stupid and predictable actions, yet innocently beyond its control.
Curious.
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i'm thinking a metaphor for something.
ReplyDeletehmm.
curious indeed.