I am constant--I am remarkably profoundly constant--in my Wavering.

In the morning as I dress I draw on a stocking--a long black or white

glistening stocking. I know I do it only because the mixed big world,

which refuses to Waver, is pushing--pushing me. I would choose if

I could--though loathing my choice--to stay with my bare foot and

my stocking in my hand, Wavering. Between drawing it on and pausing

barefoot, Wavering. I prefer not to draw on the stocking: I prefer

not to be barefoot: I prefer Wavering--Wavering--

When I’m hungry I choose: not to let food alone: not to eat it:

to have it by me and Waver, Waver emptily. Not to enjoy its

anticipation: not to contemplate it. No--_no_! To _Waver_! I reach

and take the food because the world in its pushing pushes me.

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