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The Waking
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
I feel my fate in what I cannot fear.
I learn by going where I cannot go.
We think by feeling. What is there to know?
I hear my being dance from ear to ear.
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
Of those so close beside me, which are you?
God bless the Ground! I shall walk softly there,
And learn by going where I have to go.
Light takes the Tree, but who can tell us how?
The lowly worm climbs up a winding stair;
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
Great Nature has another thing to do
To you and me; so take the lively air,
And, lovely, learn by going where to go.
This shaking keeps me steady. I should know.
What falls away is always. And is near.
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
I learn by going where I have to go.
--Theodore Roethke
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Joy's Updates - Straight from the Horse's Mouth.
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Friday, January 31, 2003
Library Heaven
I went to the opening of the Nashville Public Library a couple of years ago to show how proud I was of Rebecca Walk for having her photos on permanent display there. They are in the mezzanine on the second floor. It was so packed that day that it was hard to appreciate the place as much as I did today when we went. I just love it - the building is beautiful and has such a selection. I checked out some audio books in preparation for having something to listen to while I sort through clutter. The third floor is great with chairs and tables looking out over the courtyard below. Computers are all over the place as well as all kinds of places to study and work. Access to the courtyard is from the second floor. Provence has a cafe there which is definitely a treat, too. Emma and I had fun and really enjoyed the conversation and laughter. I didn't realize people from out of the county could get a library card there and am glad we can. It costs $25 a year to get one and is worth it.
More socializing tomorrow when Gena, her mother, and I head back to Nashville to have lunch and maybe go to a movie. News at 10:00.
8:20:00 PM
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