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Love at First Sight 以下摘抄的是波兰女诗人辛波丝卡 (Wislawa Szymborska,1996年诺贝尔文学奖得主)经典之作“Love at First Sight”（《一见钟情》）。 LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT ????? ——Wislawa Szymborska(Poland)?Theyre both convinced that a sudden passion joined them. Such certainty is? beautiful, but uncertainty is more beautiful still. Since theyd never met before, theyre sure that thered been nothing between them. But whats the word from the streets, staircases, hallways-- perhaps theyve passed by each other a million times? I want to ask them if they dont remember-- a moment face to face in some revolving door? perhaps a sorry muttered in a crowd? a curt wrong number” caught in the receiver?-- but I know the answer. No, they dont remember. Theyd be amazed to hear that Chance has been toying with them now for years. Not quite ready yet to become their Destiny, it pushed them close, drove them apart, it barred their path, stifling a laugh, and then leaped aside. There were signs and signals, even if they couldnt read them yet. Perhaps three years ago or just last Tuesday a certain leaf fluttered from one shoulder to another? Something was dropped and then picked up. Who knows, maybe the ball that vanished into childhoods thicket? There were doorknobs and doorbells where one touch had covered another beforehand. Suitcases checked and standing side by side. One night. perhaps, the same dream, One night. perhaps, the same dream,grown hazy by morning. Every beginning is only a sequel, after all, and the book of events is always open halfway through. Wild geese By Mary Oliver ? You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting?? You only have to let the soft animal of your body Love what it loves Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world goes on. Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain Are moving across the landscapes, Over the prairies and the deep tree