too often

too often we enjoy
the comfort of opinion
without the discomfort
of thought.

john f. kennedy

paying attention

the moment one gives
close attention to any thing,
even a blade of grass
it becomes a mysterious,
awesome, indescribably
magnificent world in itself.

henry miller

tick tick tick tick

i really need to start writing again. aargh.
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