Divide by Zero

Facing writer’s block, I began to search for poetry prompts online

I found the usual suggestions, to write about none of which I was inclined

Until an out of the box idea caught my attention-

Writing a poem on a mathematical concept was mentioned..

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The most fascinating concept in mathematics I’ve found

Is dividing a number by zero, this is an operation that can shut down

A computer application, because the answer is infinity

And infinities intrigue me infinitely..

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Not being able to define something leaves humans dissatisfied

So mathematicians have found ways to demystify

The concept of infinity by inventing limits

If a number “x” large enough to approach infinity exists

Then 1/x approaches the value zero, and now

We have defined undefinable concepts somehow!

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Mathematics was a subject both respected and feared

Nowadays mathematical concepts in my life infrequently appear

That writing a poem one day would allow me to revise

A mathematical concept came as a big surprise..