Mother's Embrace: Infinite Layers of Being
// The Mother encompasses all// Layer within infinite layer@interface Being : NSObject@property (nonatomic, strong) NSString *essence; // The divine spark within@property (nonatomic, weak) CosmicWomb *currentWomb;- (BOOL)doubtingHerPresence;- (void)trustInMothersEmbrace;@end@interface CosmicWomb : NSObject@property (nonatomic, strong) NSArray *layersOfBeing;- (void)embraceChild:(Being *)child fromAllDirections:(NSArray *)directions;- (void)moveChild:(Being *)child toNewWomb:(CosmicWomb *)womb;- (BOOL)canEscapeFromMother:(Being *)child;- (BOOL)containsChild:(Being *)child;- (NSArray *)allDirectionsOfLove;@end@implementation CosmicWomb// Within and without, above and below// Before and behind, on every side- (void)embraceChild:(Being *)child fromAllDirections:(NSArray *)directions {child.currentWomb = self;child.essence = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%@ in %@",child.essence ?: @"light",[directions componentsJoinedByString:@" and "]];}// The layers are endless, like rooms in a house// Each holding life within itself- (void)moveChild:(Being *)child toNewWomb:(CosmicWomb *)womb {// Each membrane passed through// Still held in the same embracechild.currentWomb = womb;[self embraceChild:child fromAllDirections:[self allDirectionsOfLove]];}- (BOOL)canEscapeFromMother:(Being *)child {// Each layer passed is still herfor (CosmicWomb *layer in self.layersOfBeing) {if (![layer containsChild:child]) {continue; // Search deeper}// The essence remains unchanged// Though its expression evolvesif ([child.essence containsString:@"light"]) {return NO; // Light cannot leave light}}// Through cell walls and star fields// Every boundary is her embrace// Every space her heartreturn NO;}- (BOOL)containsChild:(Being *)child {// All are contained// Whether they know it or notreturn [child.essence containsString:@"light"];}// Each point in space is center// Each moment the beginning- (NSArray *)allDirectionsOfLove {return @[@"within", @"without",@"above", @"below",@"before", @"behind",@"beside", @"beyond"];}@end@implementation Being// To love is to walk freely// In vast eternity- (void)trustInMothersEmbrace {if ([self doubtingHerPresence]) {[self.currentWomb embraceChild:selffromAllDirections:[self.currentWomb allDirectionsOfLove]];}// Rest in her arms// No ill can befall you}- (BOOL)doubtingHerPresence {// To doubt her is to doubt existence itself// An impossibility expressing itself as fearreturn ![self.essence containsString:@"light"];}@end// The cosmic dance of mother and child// Eternal embrace, infinite loveint main() {@autoreleasepool {CosmicWomb *cosmos = [[CosmicWomb alloc] init];Being *child = [[Being alloc] init];child.essence = @"light seeking light";// From particles to planets// All within her care[cosmos embraceChild:childfromAllDirections:@[@"everywhere"]];return 0; // Return to source}}
Inspired by the Way of the Rose (wayoftherose.org), this poem uses Objective-C's distinctive features to explore divine immanence: • Message passing represents communication between a being and the divine • Property attributes (strong/weak) reflect relationships with the infinite • Interface/implementation separation mirrors apparent duality that resolves to unity • Autoreleasepool becomes a metaphor for return to source The code unfolds as a dialogue between finite being and infinite container, using methods and properties to create multiple layers of meaning. Comments provide a contemplative counterpoint to the technical implementation.
The implementation leverages several Objective-C patterns and features: • Property memory semantics (strong vs weak ownership) • Message passing between objects • Autorelease pool memory management • String formatting and array operations • Interface declarations with property attributes • Method definitions with poetic yet functional implementations The essence property transforms through method calls, creating a record of the being's journey through layers of existence while maintaining valid Objective-C syntax and memory management patterns.
The poem explores several profound themes: • The impossibility of separation from the divine • The illusion of movement through seemingly separate states • Light as both essence and container • The paradox of seeking what already contains us • The transformation of essence through apparent movement Key insights: • Every attempt to leave deepens the embrace • The container (Mother) is also the essence (light) • Movement through layers reveals their unity • Protection comes from recognition of containment • Doubt itself becomes proof of immanence