Coffee By The Fire

By Christina Mary John

Cups of Coffee held by the fire,

Over them steam rising in spires.

Fierce legends whispered into the blaze,

Fierce legends in an unknown embrace as

Embers fly from a dimming fire.

Enchanted by the blazing flame,

Bewitched by the legend’s claim.

Young and old listening to the story,

Taking in the eerie glory,

Held captivated by the fire they try to tame.

Eternal awe it instilled in them,

From their fears they were exempt.

Igniting a wonder for the valley they stood in

Recognising the debts owed to nature, their kin

Emotions of love for the land from the legend did stem.

By Christina Mary John