The Difference As I Grow Old

I used to look at others and wonder,
'What is it like to be different?'
Now I know that I am they,
and they are me,  and the resultant we
are all just huddled here
around the fire, watching, silent,
content for just a moment
that the race of life has slowed.

Who would have thought
just a campfire
could do all that?
     ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Manassian Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 11:44 AM
Ah...campfires bring lovely memories to me, Robert. I used to love the flames dance...watch the sparks fly up into the night sky studded with stars. Yes...you are right...campfires always bring a time of reflection. Beautiful write, indeed.
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January 3, 2015 at 1:48 PM
Thanks, Eileen
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