We have steadily followed East Coker’s exploration of the pattern of life on earth—and under it—birth, growth, decay, death, repeat. This time in an age—1940, WWII—when death is out of season. Then darkness. Then life’s submission to the wounded surgeon. Finally the seeming pinnacle of East Coker—the crucifixion/eucharist. Now what? Now Eliot is back again protesting … Continue reading Words, Words, Words. East Coker 5