Friday 7 October 2005

Fireside Fables



Small, shapeless snowflakes escape the darkness and hurl against my windows, the panes rattling under their assault. I shiver and pull my padded rocking chair closer to the blazing fireplace.

Flames lick and wrap around blocks of wood sacrificed on a metal rack, comsuming them layer by layer.

It troubles me, starts me wondering what am I that a tree should give up its life to keep me warm and content.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Keep going, this is great! I want to read more!

Unknown said...

Eunice, your stories are so heart-felt. I particularly love the ones showcasing natural settings. You're amazing.

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when

you

take your eyes off your goal.