and the Desert Blooms (1986) by Johansen| Iris - Sedikhan 07

Author:Johansen| Iris - Sedikhan 07 [07, Johansen, Iris - Sedikhan]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2011-02-11T15:10:03.578000+00:00

"Pandora . . ." He stopped. When he spoke again his words were halting. "It's not that you're not worthy of love. In spite of what you've experienced with your father, you mustn't think that. You have more value than any woman I've ever known. You have intelligence and drive and heart. It could be that I'm like your father. Perhaps there's something missing."

"I won't believe that." She nestled her cheek in his palm. "I want to tell you something. When I was a little girl I was always reading myths. I guess it was a natural interest, considering my name. I never liked the one about Pandora, but something about the tale of Persephone fascinated me. She was the daughter of Demeter, the earth mother, and was stolen by Pluto, the god of the underworld. Her mother refused to allow one grain of wheat to grow on earth until she was returned. Man would have perished from starvation if Zeus hadn't persuaded Pluto to let her go. They made a deal: Persephone was to spend three seasons on earth, during which time the earth would bloom and bear fruit. The other season she would return to Pluto in the underworld and the earth would be plunged into winter." Her gaze was pensive, far away. "I always felt a little sorry for Pluto. Perhaps all he wanted was his share of the blooming. I always hoped that Persephone brought it with her when she came to stay with him in the underworld. We all need our own time for blossoming." She kissed his palm again. "When I first met you, you reminded me a little of Pluto, imprisoned forever in a barren world. I've always wanted to bring you spring. I know how empty a winter world can be." Her voice was suddenly wistful. "I can do that, Philip. You're not like my father. Please, let me come in and try."

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