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Willow on Willow

3/30/2021

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The statue of Willow sitting outside 7 Willow Street, Boston
 She came here from the pound, after waiting for so long. Wishing to find a family to spend her days with, for a home to call her own.
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When they arrived and then they spotted her, she was overwhelmed with joy, for she knew she would be chosen to be brought home just like a toy.
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They placed her gently in the hatchback, traveling slowly down the streets.  After all she seemed so fragile, though tough beyond belief.
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She traveled up the highway, over bridges and past many towns. Until finally her trip ended and it was time to set her down.
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How could she have known what was in store for her? Where her perch would finally be? For it was on a street in Beacon Hill, where many people would pass and greet.
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They put her down to position her, twisting her this way, pushing that.  Until finally they stepped back and smiled, confirming this was where she “sat”.
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They tilted their heads and discussed a bit until finally they all agreed, “We will call her Willow after all, because that’s the name of our little street!”
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So now she sits at attention, in rain and shine and snow.  She waits for her owners to enter the courtyard, and for the tourists to come and go.
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Through the years she has become sort of a fixture, next to the landmark of Acorn Street.  Sometimes during the marathons she wears a headband to support the runners at their feet. 
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At Easter she wears some bunny ears, during the dark days of Covid she wore a mask, in the winter she dons a winter coat, and in July a Patriots hat.
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When the Red Sox win the Series, she wears her blue and red with pride.  At Halloween she might be hidden by a costume a neighbor might secretly provide.
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The dogs will stop to greet her, the neighbors pass and nod.  Willow is more than just a statue, she is a symbol for us all.  She reminds us to be light-hearted, to be kind and present for those we love.  For life is so uncertain and animals represent unconditional love.
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She has been here longer than those that bought her, a few families have come and gone.  But Willow still remains in place, exactly the same as when they left. 
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You see, Willow doesn’t belong to simply one family, only the one that lives here now.  She is loved by the neighbors and passerby’s, bringing joy here on the “South”.   
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Every person that has owned her has loved her beyond belief.  She is a fixture of this home, for the neighbors and most certainly for the street. 
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As the owners of 7 Willow come and go, and as they pat her head with a final “good night”, know that Willow will continue to live on Willow to bring us all comfort and delight.
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by Denise D. Price ©2021

We don't just list homes, we become as affectionate for and attached to the things that make your house a "home".   We do things a little differently than most real estate agents.  We market homes uniquely.  Call us to find out how we would market your property. Denise- 617-299-0883


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    • 106 Inman, Cambridge
    • Fayerweather
    • 11 Frost, Cambridge
    • 37 Brimmer
    • 545 Bedford, Lexington
    • 71 Fulkerson, Cambridge
    • 101 Gore St, Cambridge
    • 262 Msr O'Brien, Cambridge
    • 17 Bertwell
    • 36 Kilsyth, Brookline
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