Flaming Visions In the Hearth

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1. One evening at the end of a
productive day I made
a roaring fire in the fireplace,
by which I stayed.
I REFLECTED as I gazed 
at flames so warm and bright,
cozily and warmly on
this cold and winter night,

2. I passed the evening in a state 
of wonder, so content.
To ponder and to write this poem
was never my intent.
I was amazed at all the thoughts
that filled my mind with peace.
Feeling so SERENE, the words
flowed through my pen with ease.
What did I see within that fire
the night that time stood still?
The things that I will share now 
gave my heart a gentle thrill.

3. I felt the warmth of God's care
blanket me with healing love,
as I was wrapped in radiant,
tender flames from up above.
The burning fire PURGED me
of my sins and every fear.
It proved to me, without a doubt,
our loving God was near.
Concerns, now burned to ashes,
lied beneath each crackling flame,
while worldly desires rose,
like smoke, weightless and tame.

4. I watched the fire lick and curl
around the logs and dance,
as my heart skipped light and FREE,
so joyfully enhanced.
It seemed as if my spirit
was transcending earth and sky,
though strangely never leaving
my beloved hearth nearby.
Feeling enveloped in the happy flames
that seemed to smile,
I sensed a soothing harmony
with earth and sea and sky.

5. The fire's sound turned from
a crackling, to a gentle hum,
just like a melody within my heart
was being sung.
As my soul was cradled
and so gently rocked, I knew
that I should share some of these calming,
peaceful thoughts with you.
At times when HEALING
and illumination you desire
just cozily relax before 
a warm and crackling fire!