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Then it was as if I suddenly saw the secret beauty of their hearts,
the depths where neither sin nor desire can reach,
the person that each one is in God's eyes.
If only they could see themselves as they really are.
If only we could see each other that way,
there would be no reason for war, for hatred, for cruelty ...
I suppose the big problem would be that
we would fall down and worship each other.

- Thomas Merton

God regards with merciful eyes not what you are nor what you have been but what you wish you to be.

- The Cloud of Unknowing

posted by theoldman at 11:47 am (EST) on Apr 16, 2009

I've only read a couple of novels twice, and when I do I have a redoubled appreciation for their imagery -- the good ones, that is. 'Bastard Out of Carolina' is one I'd read again -- the aunts' conversations were hilarious -- and when I finished it I wanted to buy Allison's other novel, 'Cavedweller.'

posted by southwestpoet at 3:01 pm (EST) on Aug 6, 2006

Glad you came across 'Bastard Out of Carolina' -- it's a great book. Your photo looks more like Arizona than Illinois.

posted by southwestpoet at 3:26 pm (EST) on Jul 15, 2006

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