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dot-matrix:
  Truman you really do have a way with words....just lovely,

Shakesthecoffecan:
Thank you Dot, but here is the real deal:

When I heard at the Close of the Day
(No. 11, from ‘Calamus’)

When I heard at the close of the day how I had

been praised in the Capitol, still it was not

a happy night for me that followed,

And else when I caroused – nor when my favorite plans were

accomplished – was I really happy,

But the day when I arose at dawn from the perfect

health, electric, inhaling sweet breath

When I saw the full moon in the west grow pale and

disappear in the morning light,

When I wandered alone over the beach, and undressing, bathed,

laughing with the waters, and saw the sun rise,

And when I thought how my friend, my lover, was on

his way coming, then O I was happy,

Each breath tasted sweeter – and all that day my food

nourished me more – and the beautiful day passed well,

And the next came with equal joy – and with the next,

at evening, came my friend,

And that night while all was still I heard the waters roll

slowly continually up the shores,

I heard the hissing rustle of the liquid and sands, as directed

to me, whispering to congratulate me,

For the friend I love lay sleeping by my side,

In the stillness his face was inclined toward me, while the

moon's clear beams shone

And his arm lay lightly over my breast – and that night I was happy.

Walt Whitman, 1819-1892

Now, I need to get some sleep meself!

ifyoucantfixit:



                                                   Marvelous, and very moving     :) 


     You are truly a man among many sir.  See you in San Francisco!!!   Where I shall try to thank you.  However futile it may be.

Brokeback_Dev:
I love the post card you sent me from the Alberta Pilgrimage with others signatures on it too.  Its so cool. I will treasure it always.  Thanks :)

Meryl:
Thanks again for taking the time and energy to chronicle our Pilgrimage in your own inimitable words, Truman.  Now I am happy, along with you and Walt.  :)


--- Quote ---There is still a space between what I know, and what I try to believe, and I can't do a damn thing about it. That is the space I will meet you in, friend, anytime, anyplace. I'll bring the beer. Twistoffs.
--- End quote ---

You got a deal.  8)

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