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The Hearth

Wind berates my humble home And snow pummels the outside walls To extinguish the hearth within. Reduced to a mere glow Of embers, and hopes of warmth. As I try desperately to keep it aflame Against Winter's bite.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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