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purgatio

Eight - Just a Thought

Jul 05, 2009 18:49

A poet, Wallace Stevens, had some interesting ideas about whether the Gods - or any existed. Seemed to think poetry could replace the Gods, or most forms of spirituality, specifically that of the Christians.

He's quoted with the following though, which I can't get out of my mind. I may need to and do a workout session at the gym; the owner's ( Read more... )

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greatmendontdie July 6 2009, 06:04:17 UTC

Concerned?

purgatio July 6 2009, 12:05:14 UTC

It's a little late for that.

greatmendontdie July 7 2009, 01:09:08 UTC

It's never too late. Personally, I'm pleased that you're thinking about something other than your own opinion for once.

You agree with Mr. Stevens.

purgatio July 7 2009, 01:10:47 UTC

Not all the Gods' have a one-track mind.

He makes an interesting point.

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togivewhatisdue July 6 2009, 15:25:08 UTC

You're concerning yourself with the words of a poet over what you should know to be true.

How many gods have died while the rest of us thrived?

purgatio July 7 2009, 00:10:42 UTC

Yeah, I was aiming at something else Nemesis. More the fact he makes too much sense, when 'died' is a metaphor to 'stop being believed in'.

zooos July 8 2009, 03:16:00 UTC

Are you feeling disillusioned?

I'll be able to help you out kiddo.

purgatio July 8 2009, 16:24:23 UTC

No, just introspective.

And I suddenly have a very bad feeling about this, but go on.

zooos July 8 2009, 16:45:16 UTC

Spend a night with me and your faith will be fully restored.

purgatio July 8 2009, 16:50:32 UTC

...I just realized that since we're on the mortal plane, I can actually kick your butt for that.

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