The sound of the saw is steady, competent, unhurried, stirring the dying
light so that at each
stroke her face seems to wake a little into an expression
of listening and of
waiting
As soon as I saw this weekends Trifecta Challenge, I knew what book to go to: William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying. One of my favoritest books ever.
Ah...another Faulkner fan.
ReplyDeleteOh, Faulkner...it's been too long.
ReplyDeleteFaulkner is a good choice for favorite passages, it seems.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful passage you've chosen! I love Faulkner.
ReplyDeleteVery nice passage you've chosen.
ReplyDelete'Terrific choice.
ReplyDeletegreat choice
ReplyDeleteNice words (:
ReplyDeletethat's a powerful passage
ReplyDeleteNever read it but was instantly moved by the words. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteReally good selection :)
ReplyDeleteMy husband's favorite, as well.
ReplyDeleteI love these words. Very poetic. I may have to find hubs copy and give it a read.
ReplyDeleteFaulkner, I'm amazed he could say anything in 33 words. Just kidding. I am a Faulkner fan with all his characters.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing 33 lines.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this one, I may have to pick it up. :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteInteresting quote,makes one want to know the context:-)
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