Ode to the Tangle of Wires

I find it so fascinating that a series of wires from various appliances and gadgets can become so intertwined and intricately knotted together; seemingly with no outside interference other than being put close to each other. Even though every wire has its own purpose, its own path, with each their own destination; all the cables tangle up with one another effortlessly, engaging in a complex network of rubber and copper vines dangling behind my desk. I see each device, gadget, and peripheral as a human being; each wire, a destiny; and every socket and port as a goal or a purpose in life.

Even though all of us are ultimately out for ourselves; searching for our meaning and cozy little niche' in this big, scary universe, our paths cross with the people who are closest to us. Our destinies twist, tie and wrap around one another as we work our way to finding what it is we are all truly searching for. Sometimes it could be a simple criss-cross pattern with little interference, nothing more than a bumping of shoulders. Sometimes, however, it can be an impossibly coiled, unbreakable knot that would require hours of time and patience to even consider unraveling. Even though I can find myself a bit too tied up with the people in my life that I know, love, and care about, ultimately they guide me to exactly where I want to be in life.

Now how the fuck do I unplug this printer...

~Bren