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Shamus

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2020.02.15 12:01

Excerpt from Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy.

Excerpt taken

from Chapter Seventeen.

That night Glanton stared long into the embers of the fire. All about him his men were sleeping... He watched the fire and if he saw portents there it was much the same to him. He would live to look upon the western sea and he was equal to whatever might follow for he was complete at every hour... He'd long forsworn all weighing of consequence and allowing as he did that men's destinies are given yet he usurped to contain within him all that he would ever be in the world and all that the world would be to him and be his charter written in the urstone itself he claimed agency and said so and he'd drive the remorseless sun on to its final endarkenment...
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  • Shamus 2020.02.15 12:02

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    I love this excerpt very much. It shows a person who has taken control of their own destiny and recognises themselves as the master of it. Also, I wonder if you can hear my blocked nose? I have been sick for a few days and didn't want to make any posts. I thought it'd good enough to post today but I wonder if you noticed. 🙈
  • Reem 2020.02.15 12:03

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    Welcome back 😍
  • Miss 2020.02.15 12:05

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    Haha I didn't notice it before seeing ur own comment.
  • Adriana 2020.02.15 12:08

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    I love your accent!
  • Lily 2020.02.15 12:37

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    Get well soon 🙏
  • melodycat 2020.02.15 14:39

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    It's awesome to see your new post. Hope you feel a lot better. And yes, I can tell your nostrils are blocked. 😆
  • Bloom. 2020.02.15 14:44

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    Welcome back!
  • Bloom. 2020.02.15 14:49

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    I hope you recover soon.🌸🍃
  • Pon 2020.02.16 11:43

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    Wonderful!

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