Inspired by What do you see #260
nights like these are a comfort
a robust blaze with friends
or even just by myself
i focus on the peace surrounding me
the crackle of the wood soothes me
my mind embraces serenity
with the fire flickering
my thoughts meander in and out
of this continuous combustion before me
from dark to searingly bright
i see the eye of a demon cat
tantalizingly dancing in the pit
an invitation to dance if only in spirit
like life, this burning pit cycles through
being brilliantly alive
to times when it just smolders
we owe it to keep it going
every now and then
we need a thorough rekindling

I love the sound of crackling wood. Nice one Susi!
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Me too! Thank you so much, Sara!
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It’s wonderful to watch a bonfire outside!
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Totally! Thanks, Chris!
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What is it about flames that fascinates us so? A poem many will relate to I’m sure.
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The warmth, the vividness of the movement? IDK but definitely hypnotic. I agree, Keith!
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Beautifully written Susi. Rekindling of our inner fire is indeed needed very much. Thanks for joining in.
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Thank you very much, Sadje! Yes, absolutely, and I love it when I’m inspired to do so. Always a pleasure!
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You’re most welcome dear friend 🩷💞💖
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Beautifully written, Susi!
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Thanks so much, Shweta!
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You’re most welcome 😁
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Gorgeous description and mesmerizing details. I have spent time staring into a bonfire and it is hypnotic!
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Most definitely! Thanks, Val! I appreciate you reading my work.
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🥰🤗
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We have a wood-burning fireplace and I love to just sit and be mesmerized by the flames. Truly magical. Lovely read, Susi.
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Nice! Definitely magical! Glad you enjoyed the piece, Eugenia!
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My pleasure, Susi!
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Fire is magical isn’t it? You captured its essence beautifully, Well done.
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Very magical! I feel like I could transport to another world sometimes. :) Thanks, Mason!
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Yes me too. I love the feeling or warmth, the delicious smell of the burning wood, then the flickering light absorbing my conscious until nothing else but the world within the flames exist.
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Superb description!
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Love the message within!
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Thanks, Nan! :)
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wonderful writing Susi! 😁❤❤
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<3 Thank you, Carol Anne!
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