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“come in from the cold and warm yourself,
though you’re the type i’d welcome in.
but hiding never helped me in the past
so i guess this time i was as well submit.”

she offers him something to eat and drink.
“i don’t know you well, but have a seat.
i’ll put the pot on. would you like some milk?
i admit that you’re not one i’d hoped to meet.”

then she adds just a teaspoon of cinnamon
to her tea and the smell takes her home again.
then she changes the pillowcase in the guest room
just in case consolation needs a place to stay soon.

her guest stays for just an hour or so,
then he wearies of her company.
she is tired but she’s immovable.
“you can stay, but you won’t take a thing from me.”

then she adds just a teaspoon of cinnamon
to her tea and the smell takes her home again.
then she changes the pillowcase in the guest room
just in case consolation needs a place to stay soon.

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from The Meaning of a Tree, released August 1, 2017

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The Field Hymnal Holland, Michigan

Angelee Berrian - vocals

Luke Panning - fiddle

Jared DeMeester - bass

Nate Roberts - mandolin

Rooted firmly in bluegrass but with a love for new sounds as well, The Field Hymnal draws inspiration from nature and poetry, and from jokes told poorly by dear friends. If music can be a meeting place, The Field Hymnal is a door that is always open, with food on the table and laughs to be shared. ... more

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