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enough of politics enough of the public surge
for vague ideals never fully realized and disappointng
all too often

i report i had a moment of mild conversation
with two adversaries who wished to show
they don't have ill-will toward me even knowing my harsh stance
i saw what was going on and remained silent the whole time
only interjecting a positive word when i had the chance

i wish to live in a quiet cave alone
with fresh water and quiet my only companions

my reward was a chat with the abbot
and a book that came to me in my mail box
a book always gives light to my day
i think books have magic in them
they are the most enchanting things
to recieve a book in the mail is like
being let in on a treasure by someone who really knows

it's buried right here
start digging

maybe wendell berry is right
if you're at home on your feet no matter where you stand
you'll be at home

this is why i wish to uphold the community insistence on books
there needs be books around
libraries are places of necessary enchantment
a community is not really a community
until it can boast a nice library

and a peculiar way of singing of course

i don't know you'd think there'd be an abundance of thoughts out there
regarding what makes the idea of community so endemic to the human project

but maybe most people just take it for granted

grace happens there
or
it very well should

tea and books
staples for any autumn day
community is always breaking down its own walls

thinking food
as well
i think it is important to know food

amen

jh