Say you are swimming in the presence of being here: say that the subtlety of sounds, the season, the company of spirits, Say nothing now, Say all the conditions are met;say someone next to you whispers something in your ear, say it sounds like nothing you have ever heard before; Say you should stop reading for a minute and let the silence catch up, overtake and wake you up. John Brown poem 1979 My deep friend, my colleague,my teacher,60 yrs we travelled together and apart. My delightful guide, I feel your presence in your absence.