a dot here
a dot there
misplaced pixels in a photomanipulated masterpiece
cracked enamel imperfection

kintsugi opportunity
reassembled with gold to highlight the cracks

but the cracks are how the light gets in

pattern-seeking behavior
almost led to a lifetime
looking for flaws where none are obvious

instead
now
seeing how all the tiny nicks and blemishes
add to the greater beauty
the uniqueness

change one thing
change it all
butterfly effect

the caterpillar wouldn’t want that