The Grand Design

Abstract

In the closing chapter, the author attempts to unravel at least in part what appears to be Life’s Grand Master Plan.

And the long street—rolls on around like an enormous choochoo train—chugging oround the world—with its bawling passengers… and all of them wondering—just who is up—in the cab ahead—driving the train—if anybody…and some of them leaning out—and peering ahead—and trying to catch—a look at the driver—in his one—eye ca—, trying to see him—to glimpse his face—to catch his eye—as they whirl around a bend—but they never do - although once in a while—it looks as if—they’re going to. And the street goes rocking on—the train goes bowling on…

Lawrence Ferlinghetti, The long street