I walked through a pond of croaking frogs, loud and strong and forever a gallant song until I approached -- Whence they ceased their tune. I wrapped the silence around me like the silver lining of Joseph's dream coat. And rode the waves of fog around me, strong, confident and unimpeachable. Shadows loomed, daring me in the face of darkness to stay strong. I picked up the pace, and I ran my race home yelling --