Senbazuru: Wishes for the End of Vengeance (via Ranger Bagel: The Press Ranger)

18 May 2011 Leave a Comment

by Sheila L. in Life, Life-such as it is., Love Tags: , , , , ,

An eloquent exploration of the “vengeance meme” and a lovely call to our humanity. Well worth the read…

Senbazuru: Wishes for the End of Vengeance I woke up on a Friday feeling fresh, peaceful, surprisingly well rested. My roommate was still in his room having not left for work. He was standing watching his television. “There were giant earthquakes in Japan,” his face was still, cold and pale as stone. He has a unique tie to Japan having spent time there and having made friends. I feel the chilled stillness take my heart and I choke feeling unable to grasp any peaceful humor from a situatio … Read More

via Ranger Bagel: The Press Ranger

Silence Poisons the Soul…

09 May 2011 Leave a Comment

by Sheila L. in Life-such as it is.

43.  Dorcas Gustine

I was not beloved of the villagers,
but all because I spoke my mind,
and met those who transgressed against me
with plain remonstrance, hiding nor nurturing
nor secret griefs nor grudges.
That act of the Spartan boy is greatly praised,
who hid the wolf under his cloak,
letting it devour him, uncomplainingly.

It is braver, I think, to snatch the wolf forth
and fight him openly, even in the street,
amid dust and howls of pain.
The tongue may be an unruly member -
but silence poisons the soul.

Berate me who will – I am content.

- Edgar Lee Masters (1868 – 1950)

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