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Author Topic: The power of the fire  (Read 1650 times)

Offline Ron LaClair

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The power of the fire
« on: January 20, 2011, 11:14:00 AM »
Did you ever wonder about the mystical power a campfire has over us? What is it about a campfire that draws us into an almost hypnotic trance. It seems to have the same effect on all who take to the woods and turn to the comfort of a fire when darkness falls.

The thought inspired this little poem.

            The Fire  

The night is dark but I have a friend that keeps the dark at bay

warm and friendly it draws me close sending dark and cold away  

I watch the flames as they dance and play turning wood to coals so red

The glow soon fades and the cold creeps in reminding me it must be fed  

As I stare so deep into the flames, what do I expect to see?

could it be ghost from long ago that are waiting to speak to me?  

Men have stared into such flames for hundreds or thousands of years

In woods at night  the bravest man can know his inner fears  

But I have a friend so I fear not, for it keeps me in warmth and light  

I am safe and warm in the friendly glow.. of my fire... throughout the night

   
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2011, 11:18:00 AM »
Ron I think we share he same fires my friend.

Thank you for this one, it also warms the heart.

God bless,Mudd

PS: Ron you were an inspiration with your poem, it made me have to write. I'd love to share it on/at this campfire site. May I get your permission please?
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Offline **DONOTDELETE**

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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2011, 11:19:00 AM »
Nice Poem and kool pic Ron..
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Offline Taiga Recurve

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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2011, 11:20:00 AM »
A poem that hits a lot of truths. Nice work Ron.   :campfire:
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2011, 11:23:00 AM »
I have looked into the same flame!!   :notworthy:
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Offline Rick Butler

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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2011, 11:28:00 AM »
What things we ponder staring into the flames.  Great poem Ron, thank-you.
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2011, 11:29:00 AM »
Thank you Ron. I think we all are looking into the same flame no matter where we are. It is truly a link to the past. Great poem and picture as well.

Keeping the Faith!
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2011, 11:29:00 AM »
On my screen the picture looks oversize. Anyone else have that problem?
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Offline Tim Fishell

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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2011, 11:30:00 AM »
Yeah Ron it's a little big.

Great poem by the way.  Dennis sure can capture some great feeling in his photographs!!    :thumbsup:
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2011, 11:32:00 AM »
My screen as well.

I edited my 1st post to include a request from/for you Ron. Thank you!

God bless,Mudd
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2011, 11:33:00 AM »
Excellent. You nailed it. Thanks for sharing that with us.
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2011, 11:34:00 AM »
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2011, 11:47:00 AM »
Ron, You are a true artist.The poem is so good I think you may have to design some arrows around it and call them Fire Flames.
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2011, 12:05:00 PM »
Great poem Ron!
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #14 on: January 20, 2011, 12:15:00 PM »
Couldn't have said it better myself!   :thumbsup:    :campfire:
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #15 on: January 20, 2011, 12:21:00 PM »
I have thought as such many times about the calming effects of fire. I also find that same effect from listening to a bubbling brook or small stream of water.

How necessary both are to a complete satisfaction of ones soul.
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #16 on: January 20, 2011, 12:28:00 PM »
I think a lot of us have looked into that  same fire.Fire watching is part of our sport,just dont do enough of it anymore.
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #17 on: January 20, 2011, 12:31:00 PM »
:clapper:  Very nice Ron our favorite thing is to sit by the fire ring every evenings
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #18 on: January 20, 2011, 12:35:00 PM »
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Re: The power of the fire
« Reply #19 on: January 20, 2011, 12:38:00 PM »
Very nice Ron, as always.  :campfire:  

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