If I Fished Only To Capture Fish,

There Are Hours When I Must Force The Novel Out Of My Mind And Be Interested In The Children.

I Am Full Of Fire And Passion. I Am Not Ready Yet For Great Concentration And Passion.

These Critics Who Crucify Me Do Not Guess The Littlest Part Of My Sincerity. They Must Be Burned In A Blaze. I Cannot Learn From Them.

I Must Go Deeper And Even Stronger Into My Treasure Mine And Stint Nothing Of Time, Toil, Or Torture.

Adam Larey Gazed With Hard And Wondering Eyes Down The Silent Current Of The Red River Upon Which He Meant To Drift Away Into The Desert