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The Calculus of Wisdom

Mar 12, 2018

by Dilys Gladwer

Hang on, stitching together your page...

Dilys, head hanging

I think it’s clear by where I’ve ended up
I did not lead her on a wiser path.

I think it’s clear by where I’ve ended up
I did not lead her on a wiser path.

Dilys, pensive

My calculus of wisdom added up
to less than nothing in the aftermath.

My calculus of wisdom added up
to less than nothing in the aftermath.

Dilys, jailed

But why, you wonder, did I have to aid?

What foolish reason landed me in jail?

But why, you wonder, did I have to aid?
What foolish reason landed me in jail?

Dilys, hammocked

While now I lie upon the bed I’ve made,
I must, reluctantly, resume my tale.

While now I lie upon the bed I’ve made,
I must, reluctantly, resume my tale.

Droddy, interrupting

Might I here interrupt my dear pumpkins and gourds?

Let’s give Dilys a moment to think.

For his hope of life harmony’s turned to discord—
scent of rose turned to skunk cabbage stink.

Might I here interrupt my dear pumpkins and gourds?
Let’s give Dilys a moment to think.
For his hope of life harmony’s turned to discord—
scent of rose turned to skunk cabbage stink.

Next page: Words not Turds!

Remember Droddy Pype? I’m sure he has something of utmost importance to impart to us. I can’t wait to find out what it is!

Okay, I'll admit that the phrase "calculus of wisdom" was inspired when I leaned back in my chair and stared off into space (like you do) and the title A Calculus of Angels caught my eye on my bookshelf. It's the second book in the Age of Unreason series by J. Gregory Keyes, an intriguing alternate history set during the American Revolution that poses the question "what if alchemy worked?" and stars various luminaries from the time period (such as Isaac Newton and Benjamin Franklin). The first book especially is a fun and boisterous read full of creative world building.

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