Circle of Gathering

Communal spirits rise into the air Cautious of the white rabbits stare Circle is the frame of choice while laughter is the authentic voice Curtains of white move with flair taking on shapes an eagle, snake, or a bear Clamoring for the right place little ones realize a roasting pace Cooking white clouds to brown or black looking like a cumulonimbus stack Curious stories are told to one another unwinding witty tales to someone like your brother Crackling noises fill the dark air driving away thoughts of despair Contented spirits embrace the night glowing embers fade from sight By: Richard J. Long - September 2012