Sunday, May 06, 2007

Additional Discussion, pp. 525-556



I close my eyes to still my gaze
And ponder strange Creation's ways
To think that I should end my days
Inside a vat of mayonnaise!

-- Rainer Marie Rilke, "Hold the Pickles, Hold the Lettuce," from the Duino Elegies

7 comments:

  1. Fun-ny! But, then again, what duino?

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  2. That is a very beautiful poem, rich and creamy in its imagery and meter.

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  3. Happy 70th birthday Tom. Tuesday 5/8/07

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  4. This won't really have effect, I think so.

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  5. I suppose one and all should browse on it.

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