And in this world ablaze with fear
some solace is found in nature near
to us in fiery glory — hearths
of flame in fall’s bright leafy sparks

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Eternal One,
bless the night in which we sleep:
Let blessings come upon us
in the moonlight that flows through the windowpane,
in the stars
that wink in the night sky,
in the quiet breeze
that whispers through the trees,
in the glowing embers of our hearts
which ward off all chills
and let your light shine forth
from our selves
so that we may be beacons of peace

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November skies of cast iron
cast a pall over the tired sun —
This wan pallor appalls my heavy heart
which seeks a hearth to warm itself by —
I warn off the dark clouds circling my soul
as my sole wish is for the light of spring
to make me spring with joy again

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