A Thirst Against

How does the poet describe the "ideal balance" in life in the poem, A Thirst Against?

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In lines 15-16, Gregg uses the idea of God to describe the ideal balance. The central statement of these two lines is "it is here that God lives," offering readers a hopeful perspective. Surrounding that statement, however, are expressions of uncertainty. For instance, line 15 starts with "Each time I think," indicating that this idea has to come back to the poem's speaker over and over again. Similarly, the strong, direct statement that God lives here is weakened by the following statement that it is not in fact "here" but is "right around here."

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