The speaker of snow-bound view memory as something beautiful that he should alwyas hold into, which remind him about what he cherish in life.
This is very similar to lily who lay on top of ponds, who provide esthetical value and a place for others to hold on to.
Answer:
I think its B. the original (or base) form of the verb.
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