Who, I'm tempted to ask.
that 'if' hovering....
Doug
On Nov 20, 2013, at 6:28 AM, Lawrence Upton <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> We, anyone, are far too dangerous
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> if we make overwhelming promises:
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> the future is settled in its reality;
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> and the will, therefore, is an embarrassment,
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> clutching at some decorative fantasies;
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> or clouds; or throwing itself at open doors,
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> between command and adjournment, without care.
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> Suddenly, much is secure with the fool's falling.
>
Douglas Barbour
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