Narrative Poem #1

Cosmesis (Overture)

The 
                   universe is a fractalfractalfractal
                                                                                 [[hyper-narrative]]
[which is to say it is an infinitely self-similar∞ story object]
 a fantasy 
                 written 
                                 in matter 
                                           and motion 
                                                            and T1/\/\3 
                                                            and s  p  a  c  e
All things exist as both phenomena within the story and iterations of the story, 
recursivelyrecursively symbolizing itself on every level. 
This is why we ought not despair at our 
smallness
for we as humans contain the universe,
both as map and as territory. 
To understand the universe
to solve the mystery at                                                                                                               the end of the book, 
we need only understand ourselves. 
But this is impossible, 
like looking at the back of one’s head in the mirror. 
This is why we should despair. 
Not for our smallness, but for our grotesque immensity and the invisible multitudes within us.
There can be no escape, 
for all acts of rebellion are absorbed into the narrative
for the narrative is hungry and all-consuming.
What can we do then? How can we live?
Simple. 
1. Mineral oil.
2. Neutrogena foaming cleanser.
3. Thayer's witch hazel toner.
4. Stridex Maximum Strength Pads (morning) 
4b. Nip+Fab Glycolic Night Pads Extreme (night)
4c. Alpha Skin Care Intensive Renewal Serum (twice a week)
5.  Innisfree Super Volcanic clay mask (once a week)
6. Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream
7. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Sunscreen (morning)
8. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Cream (night, duh)
9. Vaseline (night)