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| The Dance by � dark_deer Next to the sacred Fire I sat Engaged with others in idle chat When suddenly stormclouds appeared overhead And our hearts began to fill with dread One booming clap, one thunderous roar And then the heavens began to pour "Cover it", I began to shout "Protect the fire so it won't go out!" But another with more sense than I Said, "Don't cover it. Build it high." So we added more tinder 'til the flames did glow Added more wood to help it grow Then larger pieces we set all around To protect the inside - let the fire take ground Larger and brighter the flames did roar While down from the heavens the water did pour Soaked to the bone, I still had doubt. Would the raging storm yet put the fire out? But as I sat there quite entranced The Fire and the Water began to dance He invited her in, with arms open wide Yet careful to protect his tender inside And she came to him, knowing full well The sacrifice it would entail In places she quenched him in bursts of steam But the strength of each was always redeemed Holding the knowledge of their own strengths dear They gave to each other without any fear Two "enemies" in my unenlightened eyes Danced joyously to my wondrous surprise Knowledge they held of the other one's power Yet trust was shown by Fire and the Shower Many lessons have I learned in this life And now one more from my Grandfather's wife When fear moves in, don't run and hide Build it up! Build it up! And protect the inside. Make your fire strong, then understand - Strength and sacrifice go hand in hand. Fire and Water's lessons can help us to live In balance: Be strong, yet willing to give. Dark Deer - 6/3/2000 |
