"A solitary crane
In winter snow
Needs no jewels."
I've never been the most independent of persons--perhaps because I am a twin, perhaps because I am disabled, perhaps because I was raised as one of only two grandchildren on one side of my family: Whatever the reason, it took me a while to find my own feet in this world. I can imagine that's why I was forced to stay single so long. Yet even now, in my much-hoped-for marriage, I need my independence badly. And I am continually struck by how often I still make choices independently, or can. This could be the beginning of true interdependence.
In winter snow
Needs no jewels."
I've never been the most independent of persons--perhaps because I am a twin, perhaps because I am disabled, perhaps because I was raised as one of only two grandchildren on one side of my family: Whatever the reason, it took me a while to find my own feet in this world. I can imagine that's why I was forced to stay single so long. Yet even now, in my much-hoped-for marriage, I need my independence badly. And I am continually struck by how often I still make choices independently, or can. This could be the beginning of true interdependence.
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