GENTLE GIANT,

for once life has taken you downto the level of the other mortals.

Only half a man you bemoanin the valley of the shadowsyou say.

Well, I sayreduced to the core it showswhat you are made of.And I like what I see.

For none of us are really worth our saltif we haven't gone the single wayand come out as gold.

This path is necessaryand we should welcome itbecause it takes us beyond ourselves.

Get excited, boy.These are merely the preliminariesof a great game.

You will win.

Irma Walter 01 February 2008