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...But of these sophisms and elenchs of merchandise I skill not...
Milton, Areopagitica

Except he had found the
standing sea-rock that even this last
Temptation breaks on; quieter than death but lovelier; peace
that quiets the desire even of praising it.

Jeffers, Meditation On Saviors


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8.11.02

Summer is over on the island.

Orion's retreated higher.

Fog, thickening, salty, closes in.

Birches are past their yellow,

maples their red. Winds

back around Northeast,

argue with hemlocks,

petition the hackmatacks.

Acorns become brisk business

in the leaves, needles. Winesaps,

thick with bees, distill.




Deborah Cummins

Beyond the Reach

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