Tis a sad day when ye ha' t' pinch yerself t' see if ye're awake or in th' midst o' a night terror. 'Tis a really sad day when ye have t' pinch yerself twice.Old woman Nora to her three wee granddaughters on a cold winter's night
Old woman Nora reflects on the struggles of reality, expressing how dismal it is when one feels the need to check if they are awake or trapped in a nightmare. Her words convey a sense of despair, suggesting that life can sometimes be so overwhelming that it blurs the lines between dreams and reality.
As she speaks to her three young granddaughters on a chilly winter night, Nora's sentiment deepens with...