Okay, Lawrence, phew.
I dont think you need that 'anything' though; sounds funny to my NA
ears after 'speak.'
Do you see this as a conclusion to the series? with its title etc?
Doug
On 22-Jun-10, at 3:28 AM, Lawrence Upton wrote:
> If I went on stage and tried to tell them
> what I think is the use of Poetry,
> they would not laugh, would not find that funny
> and they would not agree with my theses –
> although they might hear another word there.
>
> As do I.
> Think “shit”. I, too, am childish.
> Few could give a response more than “Get off”.
> They do not understand logical thought.
> They do not respect people who debate.
> Which is not to say that they are stupid.
>
> It is, though, better not to speak anything.
> Words do not last long in a mob before
> they turn back into grunts and pre-verbal
> experiments in threatening and fear.
> If they asked, I would say “Poetry’s fun”;
>
> but that’s because I enjoy being liked
> more than I want to make our lives worthwhile.
> It is my cowardice, not their bravery,
> which undermines attempts to be truthful
> and ensures that idiots are heard the most.
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