>> Whenever did I say that symbols are signs with no
>> content?
> Hi Nicola you never did...I thought it was implied in your
> statement that gods were just symbols. I hope I haven't
> been a pompous ass here, I was so thrilled to talk about
> something other than my favorite SF--not that that's not
> rewarding at times.
The concept behind the word "symbol" is quite complex, and probably has as
many definitions as there are sentient beings... Fact is, I believe that
the the same symbol has a different meaning for each of us: for some of us
a certain symbol is empty, for others is all-important.
> Oh yes I really enjoyed your selection from Rumi a favorite
> poet of mine. He made a very brief appearance in A.A.
> Attanasio's new masterpiece 'Centuries'
Thanks for the appreciacion. :)
Nicola
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Hear the love-fire tangled
in the reed notes, as bewilderment
melts into wine. The reed is a friend
to all who want the fabric torn
and drawn away. The reed is hurt
and salve combining. Intimacy
and longing for intimacy, one
song. A disastrous surrender
and a fine lover, together.
- Jelaluddin Rumi
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