from Stanzas in Meditation: Stanza LXXXIII

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Why am I if I am uncertain reasons may inclose. 
Remain remain propose repose chose. 
I call carelessly that the door is open 
Which if they may refuse to open 
No one can rush to close. 
Let them be mine therefor. 
Everybody knows that I chose. 
Therefor if therefore before I close. 
I will therefore offer therefore I offer this.
Which if I refuse to miss may be miss is mine.
I will be well welcome when I come. 
Because I am coming.
Certainly I come having come.
 These stanzas are done.

© Gertrude Stein