The darkness behind the "pointed" fenceis not so much to make one wonder
what is there (or not there)
but represents the blindness of humanity
to the needs of others
and the lack of desire for that same humanity
to leave its "comfort zone"...
hence shutting out (the needs of others)
and keeping in (ones own self-made world).
The snow helps fortify this coldness of heart
and concentration on self.
"As a fence, it is a masterpiece,
and will shut off the rabble
and all vagabonds and hungry men
and all wandering children
looking for a place to play."
- Carl Sandberg
(from: A Fence)
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