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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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16.10.03

raw data continues to emerge
for good or ill, the flow continues, unstoppable
naive pleading notwithstanding
what God hath wrought is hidden still
wise men listen, discerning little
the unwary innocents are shocked, non-plussed
while Bohemian eccentrics take all in stride
some there are who have no use
for what others consider the barest minimum of the essential
the work is ceaseless, the hour is nigh
memory our armor, armament, and flag

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