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Yule 2255 RE
(© 2005 Scott Arnjo)

As I stand alone and watch the embers glow

The traditional Yule fire burning low

I recall the year and changing time

Inspired within I pen this rhyme

I've stood alone for many years

I cried alone too many tears

Yet within my heart I felt my kin

Each day my journey would begin

I gather my thoughts and look inside

To see a reflection of ancestral pride

I look out across this snow-covered land

And recall the touch of a brother's hand

A brother who stood side by side

Counting the tears our people have cried

A brother whose blood runs free within

Who does not know of original sin

I turn to my thoughts and look within

To see the smile of friendly kin

A sister who has born our nation's child

Into a world so reckless and wild

A sister who bleeds in the name of fate

Teaching her children pride without hate

A sister who bears the will of our nation

Growing strength and tears of elation

I turn to my thoughts one last time

And recall the inspiration of this rhyme

Yule is fast approaching and I realize

My Faith and Family are before my eyes

I am not alone as the fire burns low

I have built the fire to brightly glow

Inspired by the High Gods and their illumination

I stand hand in hand with Odin's Nation

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