Light the Fire
Light the fire for the yule
stack the wood just so
then ignite the starting fuel
that guides you with its glow.
Leave the old wood
choose the newer green
takes a moment longer burn as it should
to raise the flames reflected gleam.
Mix the two, the old and the new
listen to its sizzle pop and raise your hood,
the smoky flow and smoldering stew
as it sets fire to the wood.
Let it burn, brilliant in its rise
stay warm and safe from the cold without
but keep the smoke out of your eyes
and let the New Year's Eve rise with shouts
Copyright © Dm Babbit | Year Posted 2017
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