Started a fire in the old stone hearth,
Flames lit up quickly enough,
Danced in the air,
Heated bare ungloved hands,
Charmed anxious hearts
Side by side,
Ready to bed down for a long winter’s night.
Eager to snuggle
Flesh touched flesh,
Your eyes sparkled in the firelight
Home fires glowed as
Love warmed the cold night.
Happy by the fireside,
Near you tonight,
Hope this stays true
Throughout the new year.
THH
12/31/24