"A leaf was riven from a tree,
'I mean to fall to earth,' said he.
The west wind, rising, made him veer.
'Eastward,' said he, 'I now shall steer.'
The east wind rose with greater force.
Said he: ''Twere wise to change my course.'
With equal power they contend.
He said: 'My judgment I suspend.'
Down died the winds; the leaf, elate,
Cried: 'I've decided to fall straight.'
'First thoughts are best?' That's not the moral;
Just choose your own and we'll not quarrel.
Howe'er your choice may chance to fall,
You'll have no hand in it at all."
-Ambrose Bierce
5 comments:
Thanks to everyone for their concern and kind comments -- I'm still having trouble with carpal tunnel, but am feeling a bit better. I still need to take it easy, but really missed posting! :)
Hi Lisa, just popped by on the off chance and, happily, found you'd sneaked in here to post. Hope things improve, soon, with the CTS.
Meanwhile, noticed your new look. A face revealed. ;-)
Lisa, good to see you back. Remember take it easy lass. Health first!
Really like thw picture you have here. Autumn-love it!
Good to see that you are back!
Take it easy till you fully recover!
Glad to see that you posted again. Hope your carpal tunnel gets better soon.
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