Watching Embers

[spencer5460]

As I watched my fire last night I thought for the first time that perhaps dying might be more like the peaceful glittering of the ember as it drifts toward heaven rather the angry burn of the kindling as it's consumed by the flame.

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[reesa_grimm]

I think life is amazing too. I think it's amazing even when it's awful because it's life! Life is so precious, and even if you get to live to be 100 years old, life is too short. I think that death is more like an ember that floats to Heaven to be reborn.

[spencer5460]

Lovely thought.

[spencer5460]

Awww.

[mvernet]

How beautiful! How true!

You are definitely an amazing bit in my life!

soulfully: I love your "Plot Twist" icon. I will remember that.

[spencer5460]

Right back at ya! :D

[hardboiledbaby]

Glittering embers, blazing flames, and everything in between. Life, in all its facets. Lovely.

[spencer5460]

Thank you, HBB

[ly888ly888]

A young fire, with kindling burning hot, is unpredictable and has an exciting beauty, but when the fire settles down to evenly glowing coals, it provides a warmth and peace that soothes those willing to sit and enjoy it's gentle comfort. I love your thought that, "dying might be more like the peaceful glittering of the ember as it drifts toward heaven." What a beautiful image.

[spencer5460]

"A young fire, with kindling burning hot, is unpredictable and has an exciting beauty, but when the fire settles down to evenly glowing coals, it provides a warmth and peace that soothes those willing to sit and enjoy it's gentle comfort."

I never thought of it that way. It actually makes me feel better. Thanks! :-)