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YouTube Music I like
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Lawrence Catania
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HER DREAMS BECOME STARS
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HER DREAMS BECOME STARS
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rylpIOwayy8&list=RDrylpIOwayy8&start_radio=1" target="_blank" title="HER DREAMS BECOME STARS" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rylpIOwayy8&list=RDrylpIOwayy8&start_radio=1</a>
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SETI Institute
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Our mission is to lead humanity's quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the universe and share that knowledge with the world.
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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985) - Breathe Scene
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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985) - Breathe Scene
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COMMANDO | We Fight for Love (HD AUDIO)
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COMMANDO | We Fight for Love (HD AUDIO)
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Eagle Eye - Listen Conversation
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Eagle Eye - Listen Conversation
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Trusted Surveillance Part 2/8 - Enemy of The State
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Trusted Surveillance Part 2/8 - Enemy of The State
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The November Man Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Pierce Brosnan Movie HD
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The November Man Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Pierce Brosnan Movie HD
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YouTube Music I like
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Lawrence Catania
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Lawrence Catania
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Bishop Briggs - Higher (lyrics)
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Bishop Briggs - Higher (lyrics)
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je9fl2hLQeU&list=RDJe9fl2hLQeU&start_radio=1" target="_blank" title="Bishop Briggs - Higher (lyrics)" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je9fl2hLQeU&list=RDJe9fl2hLQeU&start_radio=1</a>
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Learning Venues
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Omniglot - A guide to writing systems and languages, with useful phrases, tips on learning languages, multilingual texts, and much more.
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<a href="https://www.omniglot.com/writing/sumerian.htm" target="_blank" title="A guide to writing systems and languages, with useful phrases, tips on learning languages, multilingual texts, and much more." rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.omniglot.com/writing/sumerian.htm</a>
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The idea that a master martial artist can turn a blade of grass into a weapon is a classic theme in both martial arts philosophy and Eastern literature.
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The idea that a master martial artist can turn a blade of grass into a weapon is a classic theme in both martial arts philosophy and Eastern literature, representing the pinnacle of skill and internal power
. It is not tied to a single poem, but rather serves as a powerful metaphor for the progression from relying on an external, physical object (the sword) to wielding one's own mastery over all things.
The search results for "poem at first there sword, then even a blade of grass is a weapon" reference several related concepts that reflect this theme. One of the most direct is a quote from the 2002 film Hero, which is based on similar martial arts concepts.
The Three States of the Sword
In Hero, the concept of martial mastery is described in three escalating stages:
The state of the sword and man as one: The warrior uses a sword, but their control is so absolute that they become indistinguishable from the blade. This is where "even a blade of grass can be used as a lethal weapon."
The sword in the heart: At this level, the warrior no longer needs a physical weapon. The sword exists purely within their mind and spirit, allowing them to defeat an opponent from a hundred paces away.
The sword vanishes entirely: In the ultimate stage, the desire to kill dissolves completely. The warrior transcends violence and embraces peace, with the sword disappearing altogether.
An ancient Japanese legend
The mythical Japanese sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, or "Grass-Cutting Sword," also illustrates this theme of mastery over nature. According to legend, the hero Yamato Takeru used the magical blade to cut the grass around him, which gave him control over the wind. This allowed him to turn a grassland fire set by his enemies back against them, turning the very grass of the field into a weapon and saving his life.
Other poetic and philosophical takes
The Indian proverb: "If you have the ability, even grass can be your weapon" shares the same core idea of using minimal resources to achieve success.
Brian Patten's poem "A Blade of Grass": In this piece, the speaker offers a blade of grass as a poem, suggesting that genuine art can be found in the simplest, most immediate things. This points to the mastery of perception, where one can find profound meaning in something others overlook.
Kahlil Gibran's "Said a blade of grass": This poem, about a leaf and a blade of grass, explores themes of perspective and the cycle of life. It touches on the philosophical insight that a deeper, more rooted understanding of the world can reveal the "song" that others can't hear.
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Poems
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My hands first held the iron weight, a blade forged keen.
AI and I , ~LArry
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My hands first held the iron weight, a blade forged keen,
The symbol of a warrior's fate, the sharpest tool seen.
Victories were numbered by the steel that did its will,
And each great name laid to rest, fear remained still.
For strength was in the metal, in its hardened, cutting edge,
And a solemn, fearful pledge was made to its cold might.
Then came the day the sword felt less a part,
A truth beyond its heft was sought, in quiet victory's art.
Into a verdant field, where green life starts and ends,
The power that could grow, where fragile stalk ascends, attends.
A blade of summer grass was taken, a whisper-thin and slight,
And a focused, burning might felt within its gentle stem's height.
At last, the weapon was found, not held within the hand,
But born of a determined will, a purpose to command.
The true war lives within the heart, the battle of the soul,
And a single blade of grass can bend and make the broken whole.
The power once sought to hold, and called a sharpened friend,
Is in the wind, the blade, the stone, and finds no violent end.
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Who I am.
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Lawrence Catania
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How do I know? Asked as a question, as well as a statement of knowledge.
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How do I know, you are not a liar or manipulator? Kept yourself pure? Have a good heart? Knows what Love looks like? ~LArry --*These are questions with more than one point of view* -- Asked as a question, as well as a statement of knowledge.
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Poems
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Lawrence Catania
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Vicissitudes of Time
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Vicissitudes of Time
Ten thousand miles apart, a chasm lies between us. Life's tides ebb and flow, separated by the vicissitudes of time. Only in the realm of the unseen do we meet once more. Life is absurd; life is nothing but life. We drift along with the current. ~LArry
*The poem presents a bittersweet acceptance of separation. The speaker acknowledges the vast physical and temporal distance between two people but finds comfort in a connection that exists beyond the tangible. The poem transitions from the pain of longing to a more philosophical, absurdist view of existence, where the ultimate truth is to simply live—to drift with the current of life—while cherishing the unseen bonds that endure.*
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Learning Venues
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AI Overview
Parental alienation (PA) is a form of psychological abuse where one parent manipulates a child into unjustifiably rejecting or fearing the other parent
. It is psychologically "devious" because the tactics are designed to exploit a child's trust and developmental vulnerability, creating a false reality that serves the alienating parent's emotional agenda.
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AI Overview
Parental alienation (PA) is a form of psychological abuse where one parent manipulates a child into unjustifiably rejecting or fearing the other parent
. It is psychologically "devious" because the tactics are designed to exploit a child's trust and developmental vulnerability, creating a false reality that serves the alienating parent's emotional agenda.
This differs from legitimate estrangement, where a child rejects an abusive parent for valid reasons. In PA, the child's animosity is disproportionate to any issues with the targeted parent, often rooted in the alienating parent's personal conflicts rather than the child's actual experience.
Devious Tactics of Manipulation
Alienating parents use various coercive and manipulative tactics to turn the child against the other parent. These include:
Creating a false narrative: The alienating parent fabricates or exaggerates past incidents to portray the other parent as dangerous, neglectful, or unworthy of the child's love. The child may be unable to counter these lies.
Limiting contact: This can be done overtly by defying court orders or subtly by creating logistical barriers. The alienating parent might intercept gifts, block communication, or fill the child's schedule with activities to obstruct parenting time.
Enforcing a loyalty conflict: The alienating parent pressures the child to choose sides, explicitly or implicitly communicating, "If you love me, you wouldn't want to visit your father". This traps the child, forcing them to reject a parent to maintain the bond with the alienator.
Bad-mouthing and denigration: The alienating parent constantly makes disparaging comments about the other parent, causing the child to internalize this hatred. This can include using adult legalistic terms that the child does not fully understand.
Using guilt and fear: The child is made to feel guilty for showing any affection toward the targeted parent. Tactics can escalate to threats of self-harm or abandonment if the child does not align with the alienating parent.
Exploiting the child's emotions: The alienator fosters dependency, presenting themselves as the only safe and loving parent. The child may be over-empowered to reject the other parent, giving them unhealthy power within the family dynamic.
The Damaging Long-Term Psychological Effects
PA causes lasting psychological damage to the child, which often extends into adulthood.
Emotional and psychological distress: Children experience guilt, anxiety, and confusion. They internalize the conflict and may feel responsible for the family's problems.
Low self-esteem and identity confusion: The child internalizes the alienating parent's negative view of the targeted parent and projects those traits onto themselves. This can create a fragile sense of self.
Impaired relationships: As adults, alienated children often have difficulty forming healthy, trusting relationships due to the learned patterns of manipulation and conflict. Some may even choose abusive partners.
Lack of ambivalence: Alienated children may show an unusually black-and-white perception of their parents, idealizing the alienating parent while completely demonizing the other, with no shades of gray.
Increased risk for psychopathology: Studies show adults who were subjected to PA as children have higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other mental health disorders.
Intergenerational transmission of trauma: The dysfunctional relationship patterns can be repeated, with some adult victims later struggling with alienation from their own children.
A Form of Coercive Control
Parental alienation is increasingly recognized as a form of coercive control and intimate partner violence, where the child is used as a weapon to maintain power over the targeted parent. The alienating parent's actions are often unreciprocated by the victim, establishing a stark power imbalance that controls the targeted parent's access to their child. In court settings, this can complicate matters, as the calm demeanor of a manipulative parent can sometimes be misinterpreted by therapists or judges as being more rational than the agitated, targeted paren
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Learning Venues
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Parental Alienating Behaviors are Family Violence
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<a href="https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/cmte_testimony/2021/jpr/1kwhBQlUwrdhc6VchmlqfcXsqMEOMGdDF.pdf" target="_blank" title="Parental Alienating Behaviors are Family Violence" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/cmte_testimony/2021/jpr/1kwhBQlUwrdhc6VchmlqfcXsqMEOMGdDF.pdf</a>
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The Urgent Need to Abolish Parental Alienation and Strengthen Co-Parenting
By Robert Garza
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Parental alienation is a deeply destructive and manipulative behavior that often emerges
during or after a separation. It involves one parent undermining the child’s relationship
with the other parent, which has become a growing issue in family law. This behavior not
only causes profound emotional and psychological harm to children but also violates the
fundamental rights of the alienated parent. Parental alienation is a form of emotional
abuse that disrupts families, damages children’s mental health, and fuels long-term
estrangement. Immediate action is required to abolish parental alienation, protect the
integrity of families, and prioritize the best interests of children
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<a href="https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/testimony/SJUD-2184-20250121-29888-F-GARZA_ROBERT.pdf" target="_blank" title="The Urgent Need to Abolish Parental Alienation and Strengthen Co-Parenting By Robert Garza" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/testimony/SJUD-2184-20250121-29888-F-GARZA_ROBERT.pdf</a>
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Poems
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Lawrence Catania
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Peace, I have, family-friends. Work hard daily-on time. Outside is enemy; treated like. ~LArry
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Peace, I have, family-friends. Work hard daily-on time. Outside is enemy; treated like. ~LArry
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Poems
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New Day's Lyric by Amanda Gorman
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New Day's Lyric
May this be the day
We come together.
Mourning, we come to mend,
Withered, we come to weather,
Torn, we come to tend,
Battered, we come to better.
Tethered by this year of yearning,
We are learning
That though we weren't ready for this,
We have been readied by it.
We steadily vow that no matter
How we are weighed down,
We must always pave a way forward.
This hope is our door, our portal.
Even if we never get back to normal,
Someday we can venture beyond it,
To leave the known and take the first steps.
So let us not return to what was normal,
But reach toward what is next.
What was cursed, we will cure.
What was plagued, we will prove pure.
Where we tend to argue, we will try to agree,
Those fortunes we forswore, now the future we foresee,
Where we weren't aware, we're now awake;
Those moments we missed
Are now these moments we make,
The moments we meet,
And our hearts, once all together beaten,
Now all together beat.
Come, look up with kindness yet,
For even solace can be sourced from sorrow.
We remember, not just for the sake of yesterday,
But to take on tomorrow.
We heed this old spirit,
In a new day's lyric,
In our hearts, we hear it:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
Be bold, sang Time this year,
Be bold, sang Time,
For when you honor yesterday,
Tomorrow ye will find.
Know what we've fought
Need not be forgotten nor for none.
It defines us, binds us as one,
Come over, join this day just begun.
For wherever we come together,
We will forever overcome.
by Amanda Gorman
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Poems
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A new day to look forward
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Awaken from the quiet fortress of night,
While we slept, the world took shape.
A blank page awaits, a sun-dappled realm,
To write this day with hope's grace.
Yesterday's doubts and burdens,
Vanish like footprints in the rain.
No need to carry stale burdens,
This fresh day is too precious, too vast.
Hear the birds sing, a joyful choir of wings,
Chanting the new day's psalms, their voices swelling.
Each moment is an opportunity for creation and encounter,
Feel your heart beating boldly.
The morning light outside your window is a gentle reminder,
awakening your courage to dare.
Leave familiar territory behind, take that first step
to discover the surprises hidden within this fresh beginning.
So rise and shine, cast off the slumber of the past,
a new adventure is swiftly approaching.
The path ahead is yours alone to discover,
With each fresh dawn, cast off the dust of yesterday.
AI and I ~LArry
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Two hearts, two pairs of eyes lost in adoration.
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Two hearts, two pairs of eyes lost in adoration.
Two hearts resonate sweetly like drumbeats,
Love's rhythm never falters.
Heaven-made perfect companions,
Two souls entwined for eternity.
Two pairs of eyes reflect the shifting dawn light,
Burning fervor blooms within.
In the depths of their eyes lies an untold universe,
Sacred legends, ancient love.
Two souls soar on boundless breezes,
Finding solace in moments of stillness.
The world melts into a distant murmur,
For in this ecstasy, new life has sprouted.
No words needed, not a sound uttered,
Fingers intertwined, trust bound together.
A silent symphony, a gentle grace,
All captured in the lover's face, exquisite.
Bodies anchored beneath the earth,
Souls ascending in blissful radiance.
Within this pure and sincere union,
Two hearts and eyes are reborn anew.
AI and I ~LArry
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Learning Venues
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Learning Venues
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The lines describe a profoundly intimate and reciprocal experience of love, where the identities and emotions of two people become intertwined.
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The lines describe a profoundly intimate and reciprocal experience of love, where the identities and emotions of two people become intertwined.
Interpretation
"He Glows with her Light in his Eyes": This part suggests that her essence—her love, happiness, and spirit—is the source of his visible radiance. The "light in his eyes" can be seen literally, as pupils dilate when attracted to someone, causing eyes to sparkle. Metaphorically, her light makes him happy, fills him with joy, and inspires him. He sees and reflects her inner beauty and love.
"What she sees, she feels his emotion": This phrase highlights a powerful, nonverbal emotional connection. When she looks at him and sees the love she has created within him, she immediately feels the corresponding emotions he is experiencing. It’s a moment of deep empathy and attunement, where the love he holds for her is felt and returned instantly.
"and bathes in it": This final image emphasizes a complete and total immersion in this shared emotion. She isn't just aware of his love; she is enveloped and nourished by it. She finds comfort, peace, and warmth in the feeling, as if it were a physical force washing over her.
Central theme
The central theme is a powerful and selfless exchange of love, where the act of giving and receiving becomes a single, continuous, and mutually enriching experience. This connection creates a cycle of inspiration and reflection between the two individuals.
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Learning Venues
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Learning Venues
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Walt Whitman Archive
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Walt Whitman Archive
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<a href="https://whitmanarchive.org/item/ppp.00473#:~:text=Leaves%20of%20Grass%20(1867)%20%7C%20Whitman%20Archive." target="_blank" title="Walt Whitman Archive" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://whitmanarchive.org/item/ppp.00473#:~:text=Leaves%20of%20Grass%20(1867)%20%7C%20Whitman%20Archive.</a>
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Poems
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Lawrence Catania
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AI and I - Igniting the Heart
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My soul leaps in the gloomy air
Before the first flash of lightning
Feeling the stillness, filled with bright restorative power
That is the sky's secret promise to what passion loves
The air thick with ozone, crisp and sharp
The approaching flash tears through violet gloom
No cricket's song, no wind through branches
Like the whisper of a harp, awaiting the roar.
As clouds hang like a deep black curtain across the sky,
A pure white crack tears through the jagged edge—
The heavens' guarded secret,
Revealed and vanished in an unexpected blaze of light.
The heart, a sturdy chamber in the storm,
receives this wild electrical framework.
The sudden burst of energy, fierce yet warm,
ignites a flame within, calling out a name.
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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Poems
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Lawrence Catania
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Navigating by Love.
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Navigating by Love.
He seemed to have developed the ability to plot intersect points in his life based on previous *dreams*, small glimpses of *possible* outcomes.
When reaching one, the previous, now a vision with a feeling of DeJa'Vu occurs.
Remembers other possibilities of this intersect.
Remembers the read about jumping intersect points to alter courses and lives.
Navigating by Love.
~LArry
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Lawrence Catania
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Another Late Night Looking at your eyes.
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Poems
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Lawrence Catania
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Like a Strong Tree
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Claude McKay
1889 –
1948
Like a strong tree that in the virgin earth
Sends far its roots through rock and loam and clay,
And proudly thrives in rain or time of dearth,
When the dry waves scare rainy sprites away;
Like a strong tree that reaches down, deep, deep,
For sunken water, fluid underground,
Where the great-ringed unsightly blind worms creep,
And queer things of the nether world abound:
So would I live in rich imperial growth,
Touching the surface and the depth of things,
Instinctively responsive unto both,
Tasting the sweets of being and the stings,
Sensing the subtle spell of changing forms,
Like a strong tree against a thousand storms.
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<a href="https://poets.org/poem/strong-tree" target="_blank" title="Like a Strong Tree" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://poets.org/poem/strong-tree</a>