"...

"Now then," she said, "If life's been kind? Then stay where you are. Be happy for the gifts you've been given. But --" and here she paused and drew a breath, " -- but if life's been hard?  Come here and sit by the fire with me. There's a place for you to lay your head in my arms. Rest and be glad for the company."

..."



from

Winter Solstice

12/12/11

c anne ford






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