Lamp Time

It's a weekly job, more often in winter when the days are longer, but not a job I mind, as the end results are wonderfully clean chimneys with full lamps for hours of gentle light in the dark time of the day. When the children were little, lamplight always calmed them, readied them for sleep. Something about lamplight is soothing, restful and presents the home in hushed tones.
The soft light flickering on the table brings out conversation and quiet thoughts.
The work is worth it, just for those wonderful moments in the night, just before bed when the light is gentle and sweet.
Soon to be washed chimneys, trimmed wicks, full lamps, ready to chase the darkness away