M. L. Kiser Poet Haibun

Christmas Fire Magic

 Viewing a crèche on the fireplace mantel, flames below kissing the air leave shadow-play that brings the figures to life.  Jesus smiles at me and a donkey lies down beside the mangered child.  I could see the glow from angel haloes; a star and the flames produce more light-beings.  Christmas magic is found within the natural realm; flames like Christ’s, light, fuel the soul and warm the heart.

Nature is magic
Elements all interact;
Create miracles.

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Silent One December 16, 2018 at 5:58 AM Great storytelling ML... Nice haiku at the end.. M. L. Kiser December 16, 2018 at 7:37 AM Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

Nette Onclaud December 15, 2018 at 7:01 PM this brings out the true meaning of christmas,ML...wonderfully penned as always.. huggs M. L. Kiser December 16, 2018 at 7:36 AM Thank you, Nette. I appreciate the comments. Merry Christmas!

Caren Krutsinger December 15, 2018 at 9:22 AM a beautiful sight; I feel that I am there; spirit is everywhere. I think the reason Christmas means so much to people is the intended remembrances all along their path from November through to January. It must be a really difficult time to not believe, as there is so much magic afoot. I feel a mystical loveliness in your poem, and your fire place. M. L. Kiser December 15, 2018 at 6:01 PM Ooh, thank you; the flickering flames just seem to cast an air of magic and when I'm tired and sleepy; the dreaming mind kicks in and my imagination soars. Glad you enjoyed it.

Billy Jones December 15, 2018 at 8:40 AM Tis the time of year to write to bring us Chrismas cheer, I liked this one very much, you had a very good touch ^_^ M. L. Kiser December 15, 2018 at 5:59 PM Thank you, Billy; glad you liked the poem.