hlsteed:
He built fences of whole boxes of toothpicks because he didn't have enough money for redwood. I know it's small, he said, but I don't want everybody just thinking they can walk right in & some day, it'll be bigger. Fences take practice for everyone.
hlsteed:
I must down to the sea again, for the call of the running tide / Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied.
hlsteed:
The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach - waiting for a gift from the sea.
hlsteed:
Far out in the ocean the water is as blue as the petals of the loveliest cornflower, and as clear as the purest glass.
hlsteed:
Thinking the sea is good for not thinking & for some reason, this is as far as he gets...
