Jan. 24th, 2012

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I found this today while looking for poems.

It was written by one of the men who was involved with a plot to assassinate Hitler. He wrote it while he was waiting for his execution. I find it amazingly moving, and it always makes me think.

Someone mentioned it today on a CiF thread which can be found here, in which there was a discussion on courage. I think everyone should read that thread. Some of the stories there have really changed my day, and given me the most amazing sense of perspective.

The world really is a big and amazing place, and human beings are both bastards, and the most incredible creatures.

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