Twelfth

[amadeodivenezia]

I look back to my entry dated October 26th and I see that Epicurus' words are cold comfort in times of loss. Perhaps better ones are these: If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.
To have is to know that we will lose with time, and time does not consult with creatures such as we to determine when we

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[auraoftheday]

Did one of your friends leave the City?

[amadeodivenezia]

You might say a member of my family left.

[auraoftheday]

I'm sorry. Were you close?

[amadeodivenezia]

As close as our natures could allow.

[cold_dry_pieces]

That still leaves the question of how to lessen desires.

[amadeodivenezia]

The quote implies an external force. I do not know how to lessen my own desires, I cannot honestly lessen those of another.

[cold_dry_pieces]

It'd be a handy trick if you could.

[amadeodivenezia]

Perhaps. Would you want your own desires lessened or those of others?

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[smallestknight]

Are you okay?

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[amadeodivenezia]

There are always nights when we are not okay. What is the phrase? "I'll live."

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[smallestknight]

Will a flower make you feel better?

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[amadeodivenezia]

Would you offer me a flower?

[sings4dragons]

Is there ever truly comfort during loss?

[amadeodivenezia]

No.

[sings4dragons]

.... can I help somehow?

[amadeodivenezia]

Sing me a song, Menolly.

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[amadeodivenezia]

What have we here, little one?