Rabu, 18 Februari 2009

flocked!

By snow, not by bands of rogue birds.


Everything is muffled and still.

Every branch, twig, needle and blade stands out.

Even lowly coneflowers wear tall white hats--they look quite regal.

Barely tolerable, I dare say. But not handsome enough to tempt me.**
No, Mr. Darcy. But you are.

So what do you recommend to encourage affection?**
It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are the result of previous study?**


**Taken utterly out of context from Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice.

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