Newly Laid Fire

The newly cut green oak sputtered and smoked Until mother took paper torn crumpled Added a few pine cones, kerosene, poked The kinderling_off took the flame_bedazzled Warmth spread in icy room but not far Cold, icy wind entered through weatherboard's Cracks, windows that rattled, spaces in floor. At night, wind had played many seventh chords Her strength to face and handle the day well In spite of surroundings, circumstances Deep within was spring that did compel Her like the energizer bunny bounces Lighting the morn's fire a lesson in strength Endurance in circumstances wavelength