Read Proverbs last night br and feel deeply depressed; br what happened to my quest br for wisdom, what happened br to the search for words with br insight, what is the result of br my attempts? br br What happened to my ideal of br thinking before I speak, contem- br plating spiritual peace and how br to attain it - why did I think such br barbed-wired thoughts that my br emotions and feelings br launched a revolt? br br How did I end up with this dry br political text, why did the world br close up like a scorching desert, br why did I lose the tracks leading br to a green oasis of trees meant for br rest? Why did the roses wither br and die?br br Margaret Alicebr br