The Parable of the Eggplant

Take a hypothesis––
Any hypothesis.

For instance:

“A hippopotamus is an eggplant.”

At first, you may be resistant.
But then try for just a moment.

The legs begin to form on the sides
Of the eggplant. Then the
Tail and toes emerge.

And when the great jaws and teeth
Are complete––

The hippo yawns and ambles away.