Between the lighting of
\na candle and
\nthe beating of
\nbatter,
\nat the barren bound time
\nwhen the cold iron air
\nhits the hard flint
\nearth
\na spark
\nis created
\nthat will light
\nthe spring fire
\nof the coming year.<\/p>\n
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