[ariamne]

My reading of Yeats was that this poem was a response to the creeping totalitarianism that alarmed him.

But truly, I don't think being vigilant in the protection of your homeland is reacting in fear. Fear is not what motivates many of us, it's love for our families, our homeland. It's all in the interpretation. Have a good night,

Ari

[Gondring]

My reading of Yeats was that this poem was a response to the creeping totalitarianism that alarmed him.

Agreed. But isn't that what we are seeing on both sides now...? "Creeping" totalitarianism is what concerns me.

But truly, I don't think being vigilant in the protection of your homeland is reacting in fear. Fear is not what motivates many of us, it's love for our families, our homeland. It's all in the interpretation.

As RS would say, "I'll drink to that!"

Meet you on Chestnut, just off Main...is it Trivia Night? ;-)

Have a good night,

You too, my FRiend!