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Hymn of a Northern Clime
All hail the Winter Solstice!
The everlasting Sun
Force of Light and Life
Returns to us once more.
O Sun, we trust Thee.
Thou wilt not abandon us
To desolation of shadow
And frozen sleep.
We honour
Your guardians of gloom
The gliding Moon, your Eyes of Night
And Sky Fire.
Behold!
We celebrate and make merry
With feasting, drin...
Saturday 10th December 2011 8:30 pm
The Big Hill
“Climb with me, Nana.
I want to go to the top.
Nobody else will go.
Imagine the top of the mountain, Nana.
I want to see the world from the top.”
The words struck deep.
And the vinegar in her veins
Became new wine
Strong exhilarating vital
New wine in an old bag.
“Look at the world from here, Nana.
Wow!”
Wow! indeed, Child. Wow! ind...
Thursday 10th November 2011 3:43 pm
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