"Well, I suppose yes, . . .That time in Great Rapids . . .
My life -- as I live it -- was a series of shynesses."
Being bolder -- what good would that do?
"I'd open my door again. I've felt abashed,
You see. Now I'd go out and say, 'All right,
I'll go with you to Alaska.' Just opening the door
From the inside would have altered me -- a little.
I'm too shy . . ." And so a bolder life
Is what you want? "We could begin now.
Just walk with me -- down to the river.
I'll pretend this boat is my life . . . I'll climb in."
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