Monday, November 14, 2011

Socrates the Athenian

…somewhere round about here where we’re groping— 
a little nearer or a little farther
 —George Seferis, from “Mythistorema” 

Surely 

That deviant worm’s left 
Further damning evidence 

Of our advances, let us dig 
A little deeper. 

2 comments:

  1. The gnawing incertitudes of the great dialectician were never better expressed!

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  2. I'm not so certain about that but I appreciate your saying so!

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