Travelling on the Tube a lot nowadays, I am reading, reading, reading. The Bone People it is at the moment, by Keri Hulme. This paragraph I find worth remembering:
"But wait here a little longer, think a bit more. You are involved with two strangers, different and difficult people. Your are different and difficult yourself, but strangely enough, you all get on well together. To the extent that there can be real fight, and forgiveness and renewed friendship after.
To what end, my soul?
Remember how horrifyingly painful it was when you and the family broke apart? So much so, that a brief meeting with one member is enough to put you in despair. The pain is back. Be wary. Keep it cool friendship. Look out for the child by all means-it's the least you can do as a human being-but don't let them get too close." (p250 of Penguin Books, 1986.)
"But wait here a little longer, think a bit more. You are involved with two strangers, different and difficult people. Your are different and difficult yourself, but strangely enough, you all get on well together. To the extent that there can be real fight, and forgiveness and renewed friendship after.
To what end, my soul?
Remember how horrifyingly painful it was when you and the family broke apart? So much so, that a brief meeting with one member is enough to put you in despair. The pain is back. Be wary. Keep it cool friendship. Look out for the child by all means-it's the least you can do as a human being-but don't let them get too close." (p250 of Penguin Books, 1986.)
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