Tending the Fire – by Priscilla Galasso (scillagrace)
There comes a time to let it be, to let it freely burn;
A time to let it warm you, and provide you with its light –
The sparks that rocket heavenward, the blush in gathered faces;
A time to gaze into the source where flame and ash combine,
Its mesmerizing mystery companion in the watch.
There comes a time to tend the fire, and let its fuel be peace.
This week’s challenge is hosted by Edigio. (click HERE to see his beautiful post!) He writes: “For this week’s challenge, I invite you to look at your photos or capture new images showing how warm colors appear in your world and their emotional significance to you. Hopefully, the images I share here will spark your imagination. Tell us how your images made you feel when you captured them. You can concentrate on a single color or show a variety of colors, but please make warm colors the main focus of your post.”
It’s February. How do I feel about warm colors? Completely welcoming!! Bring on the forsythia and daffodils! Imbolc arrived on February first, so we are halfway to the Vernal Equinox from the darkest day of the year.
scillagrace 
I believe you nailed it. Yes…hang in there, spring must be on its way. “there comes a time to tend the fire…” I love your words. Great photos, and when I entered the reader your post was so bright and welcoming, as you are. Yes, glad you are surrounded by a warm community of love.
Thank you, Donna! You are, of course, part of the firelit circle!
Once again you make my day. Hope one day we will share a coffee together and hash over life.
Priscilla, thank you so much for joining in the challenge. Oh my, what an ordeal you went through without power. Your poetry, as always, is so touching. Your photos are great. I wish I could be under that tree sitting on that bench. It is so inviting! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos and thoughts.
You’re welcome! Thank you for your warm invitation!
A lovely post Priscilla, opened with a lovely verse and followed by wonderful images and thoughts. Hoping the cold is soon followed by the warmth of spring.
Thanks, Tina! Feeling warmer already. 🙂
Wonderful photo of the campfire. It brought back wonderful memories and the words then filled in the corners of my mind with new thoughts. And nothing feels better in a cold snap than “warm” flannel sheets. 🙂
Thanks, Pat! 🙂
What a wonderful post Priscilla, both in narrative and images. I also love a fire. We always had one when we camped when the kids were young. Just the colors warm you. I hope you feel the sunshine soon,
Thanks, Anne! We’ve had a couple of sunny days in a row now. It’s really lifted me!
😊 The same here in Sacramento. We had a 2-day break (cloudy and damp) from rain and now it’s back. Let’s keep thinking SPRING!
As always, the words and photos work beautifully and the warmth of both shines through.
Thanks, Sofia!