P.I.

PI

A Study in Components

"u. due to the impossibility of squaring a circle"

Webster

An irrational figure, one that can be

Extended indefinitely, without rounding off

To a constant integer. Malleable, I have let

Science run its course, have even let

Them calculate me to a measure of

The comparative areas of A and B.

They've plotted it to a point where Tl agree

Their equations are convincing; they can stuff

Me in at the appropriate spots, and get

Solutions that they need, and Pl forget

Anti-logical reasoning and all that stuff

From out there. Finally, I'll agree

To let the measure of this world be me,

This world my definition. Fair enough,

If that's the only way that they can set

An estimate on me. I won't upset

A system that seems proven well enough

With any variant that rests in me.

The initials "P.I." are the patients' nickname for "Psychiatric

Institute".