Editor's Choice

14th February 2002 - Valentine's Rose

O Rose thou art sick, The invisible worm,
That flies in the night
In the howling storm:

Has found out thy bed
Of crimson joy:
And his dark secret love Does thy life destroy.
-- W. Blake

With is the problem with modern men? Why are they so commitment-phobic, why do they fear strong powerful confident woman? Why do they hop women like they are a tourist, just enjoying the delights and not discovering the hidden, inner beauty. Why do they crave for a next one when they just came to meet the first one? What is that impatience, why are they so insecure? Is it not a paradox: modern and man?

"Jan van Hogspeuw staggers to the door and pisses at the dark.
[...]
Rain, Wind, Fire! The secret, bestial peace."
-- P. Larkin

Why are women more apt to ride dressage than men? Is the aspect of danger and speed that lures men to show jumping? Is dressage just a tiny little bit too refined for them. It probably requires too much patience.

Making choices....

Guess how my Valentine was? I spent it aboard Grace 001 - Westfalian mare - eternal love for you!

--Astrid Appels
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