Athena is a Python

In Greek mythology, Athena sprang from the head of Zeus. She was the goddess of wisdom, skills, and warfare.

Athena, the python, visited The Neat Little Bookshop.

Leigh works at Ruffins in Caledonia. She has surprised The Neat Little Bookshop in the past with visits from her white mouse, a kid goat, her dog and now ~ her one-year old python, Athena. Only Leigh knows what is next! Thank you, Leigh.

The Literary Club

"The Reading Mother" by Strickland Gillian

The Reading Mother

I had a Mother who read to me
Sagas of pirates who scoured the sea,
Cutlasses clenched in their yellowed teeth,
“Blackbirds” stowed in the hold beneath.

I had a Mother who read me lays
Of ancient and gallant and golden days;
Stories of Marmion and Ivanhoe,
Which every boy has a right to know.

I had a Mother who read me tales
Of Gelert the hound of the hills of Wales,
True to his trust till his tragic death,
Faithfulness blent with his final breath.

I had a Mother who read me the things
That wholesome life to the boy heart brings --
Stories that stir with an upward touch,
Oh, that each Mother of boys were such!

You may have tangible wealth untold;
Chests of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I, you can never be --
For I had a Mother who read to me.

~ Strickland Gillian

Photo by Vavoom Photography