Gathered closely together
All cozy, warmed by the hearth
Seven children huddled, united as one
Joined at the feet of a tender old woman

Snow lightly fell and tenderly brushed the ground
Each supple flake made by the maker himself
The sun had long set, the sky now garnished with stars

She hummed each child's story mixed with her own
And as each line ended she felt less alone
The past came to life through her heart's pure love song
As she crooned to the children from deep within her soul

Lost in the story, her words sung as a hymn
Each child near dreams, felt her arms holding them
Keeping them safe, both tender and firm
Bound to her heart, she slowly rocked them

Her eyes glowed green with gold and brown
Soaring with excitement, unable to come down
Her delicate body leaned back in the chair
She greeted death calmly, she thought it only fair

She flew away and her soul went to rest
As it lived in the love of a memory passed