The Golden Ratio of Fibonacci
by Michael Doyle

The Fibonacci numbers aren't tragic
Indeed, these are a thing of constant magic
Leonardo of Pisa is a true figure of history
That revealed these numbers in their mystery

We ask ourselves questions to puzzle and learn
All these things we might together discern
For why numbers like five eight, poor thirteen
And through this joke, learn what it means

In all the numbered patterns, we may exercise
These riddles remain the driving force of the wise
Leapfrogging as our knowledge continues to grow
And in the end, there is a lot left yet to show

Nature reveals itself as a part of the sequence
That Fibonacci reveals to all and whence
It is that all becomes patterns to learn
And discover all that we might yet have to discern

Life is full of numerical questions and connections
However, we look in our diverse senses of direction
It becomes almost clear for all to somewhat plainly see
That numbers are part of the fable of life's mystery

When we look in the way of Fibonacci squares
We see that Fibonacci numbers are everywhere
There are disparate ways to see how patterns pervade
You cannot get away from the patterns that persuade

Evenly dived into thirds of numerical proportion
The patterns of evenness are clear without distortion
Those who travel the world with numbers on their mind
Come to know that they cannot leave Fibonacci behind

All this eventually leads to the Golden Ratio
Which appears to all, no matter where it is that we go
The numbers we play at seem very clear
But best of all, they are true forever

We don't just solve for x as we go along
But we determine why these numbers rightly belong
In doing this, we learn again to question why
This grand contemplation is summed up with a sigh

(c) May 15, 2024    Michael Doyle
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