Desire

Desire

The leaves on the sugar maple
burn vibrant orange.
Sparks of yellow
and extravagant crimson
explode into moments
of fire-fall embers.

And we forget
everything,
stop and draw near,
willing to be singed
by the fevers of autumn.

Words and photos are copyright Carol Steel.

Beside the Fire

Winter is the time for comfort,

for good food and warmth,

for the touch of a friendly hand

and for a talk beside the fire:

it is the time for home.

~ Edith Sitwell

Photo is mine.