somewhat
deceptive in appearance
these turn into tenacious little
cockle burs that cling stubbornly
to a pet's fur and a person's clothing
* * *
"Keep the briars out,
they say.
You cannot live
and keep free of briars."
they say.
You cannot live
and keep free of briars."
William Carlos Williams
* * *
Keep your heart with all diligence,
For out of it spring the issues of life.
For out of it spring the issues of life.
Proverbs 4:23
