The power of the fire

[Ron LaClair]

Did you ever wonder about the mystical power a campfire has over us? What is it about a campfire that draws us into an almost hypnotic trance. It seems to have the same effect on all who take to the woods and turn to the comfort of a fire when darkness falls.

The thought inspired this little poem.

            The Fire  

The night is dark but I have a friend that keeps the dark at bay

warm and friendly it draws me close sending dark and cold away  

I watch the flames as they dance and play turning wood to coals so red

The glow soon fades and the cold creeps in reminding me it must be fed  

As I stare so deep into the flames, what do I expect to see?

could it be ghost from long ago that are waiting to speak to me?  

Men have stared into such flames for hundreds or thousands of years

In woods at night  the bravest man can know his inner fears  

But I have a friend so I fear not, for it keeps me in warmth and light  

I am safe and warm in the friendly glow.. of my fire... throughout the night

 

[Mudd]

Ron I think we share he same fires my friend.

Thank you for this one, it also warms the heart.

God bless,Mudd

PS: Ron you were an inspiration with your poem, it made me have to write. I'd love to share it on/at this campfire site. May I get your permission please?

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Nice Poem and kool pic Ron..

[Taiga Recurve]

A poem that hits a lot of truths. Nice work Ron.  

[ron w]

I have looked into the same flame!!  

[Rick Butler]

What things we ponder staring into the flames.  Great poem Ron, thank-you.

[magnus]

Thank you Ron. I think we all are looking into the same flame no matter where we are. It is truly a link to the past. Great poem and picture as well.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

[Ron LaClair]

On my screen the picture looks oversize. Anyone else have that problem?

[Tim Fishell]

Yeah Ron it's a little big.

Great poem by the way.  Dennis sure can capture some great feeling in his photographs!!    

[Mudd]

My screen as well.

I edited my 1st post to include a request from/for you Ron. Thank you!

God bless,Mudd

[Rooselk]

Excellent. You nailed it. Thanks for sharing that with us.

[Stumpkiller]

[lpcjon2]

Ron, You are a true artist.The poem is so good I think you may have to design some arrows around it and call them Fire Flames.

[Cocklebur]

Great poem Ron!

[Wannabe1]

Couldn't have said it better myself!      

[Dale Hajas]

I have thought as such many times about the calming effects of fire. I also find that same effect from listening to a bubbling brook or small stream of water.

How necessary both are to a complete satisfaction of ones soul.

[Terry Lightle]

I think a lot of us have looked into that  same fire.Fire watching is part of our sport,just dont do enough of it anymore.

[Bow man]

 Very nice Ron our favorite thing is to sit by the fire ring every evenings

[longbowben]

       

[WESTBROOK]

Very nice Ron, as always.    

Eric