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A bit of comfort for your day<\/em><\/p>\n

There is nothing to fear in the twilight
\nIn the shadows that lengthen from day.
\nLet the quiet breezes sooth you
\nAnd carry troubles far away.<\/p>\n

Let the chill of the evening surround you
\nLeave aside the coming of dawn
\nLet the threshold of night enfold you
\nAnd your heart take it\u2019s rest beyond.<\/p>\n

For the night was made for our comfort
\nAs the day was made for our strife.
\nThough some may desire to seize it
\nThey cannot bring it to life.<\/p>\n

Let your heart take it\u2019s ease when you\u2019re able,
\nAnd come give your weary soul rest.
\nThe fire is warm with food on the table,
\nAnd home in the evening is blessed.<\/p>\n

Twilight Calm<\/em> copyright \u00a9 Heather Strickler 2025 all rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A bit of comfort for your day There is nothing to fear in the twilight In the shadows that lengthen from day. Let the quiet breezes sooth you And carry troubles far away. 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