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The tipping point cannot be seen. But Candlemas and Groundhog Day Are lurking in the calendar. The shadows that we live with now Are the ones we carry inside. My shadow and yours, side by side. Let's let them dance, is what I say. Embrace the darkness of the day.
Hopefully the relationship lasts longer than six more weeks!
Oh I've never heard of Candlemas