It has been many years since
I sat around a campfire,
Or any fire created by
Putting a flame to a branch
Once belonging to a tree
Recent fires were made from
Glass, manufactured logs, and gas
Although these provide heat
As well as beauty
Something was missing
Perhaps it was the smell
Rising from the meeting
Of flame and wood
Changing based on
The origin of the tree
Perhaps it was the sight
Of the ashes left behind
Once the fire has gone out
Reminding us of our origins
And where our bodies will return
An unquestioned reliance
Assures us one spark will
Transform the cold night air
Maybe that was the difference-
The cold night air
Actually, I think there are
Too many differences to count-
Each one offering lessons
Frailty and faithfulness in
The physical and spiritual
I love camping and campfires. And fireplaces with real wood…. I guess maybe it’s the Alaskan in me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I grew up with real wood fires. ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s wonderful!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
it’s a nice ruminative poem: I have always preferred wood-fires as my recent post, ‘Waiting For the Wood to Catch’ attests
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, John. I will go give it a read. 😊
LikeLike
just checked: it’s Feb 3rd only a few posts down; I think you will like it 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Found it! Beautiful!
LikeLiked by 1 person
If it ain’t real
It don’t have
The real feel
LikeLiked by 1 person