Elemental Change

Do you see the fire sprite?

Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful day with family. Always a raucous time! Sorry not to have posted recently, but my computer has been acting up and we have been busy with the holidays, including helping with a church mission where we put together food baskets for the elderly shut-ins in our rural community. It's one of my favorite things to do at a time we are celebrating gratitude for our many blessings. Talking to the older folks is such a blessing for me and they are truly grateful for the visits.

The woodstove is a hard-working beast this time of year. In our life here on the farm we embrace the change of seasons and the elements all through the year. Enjoy these verses we love (from Ancient Hearth blog):

Fire
We, the bright red fiery flames
Crackle and roar, that nothing tames.
Sparks like shooting stars they fly
Helpers we are of sun on high.
With golden sword the cold we slay
And bring you warmth to cheer your stay.
We, the bright red fiery flames
Crackle and roar, that nothing tames.

Earth
We, the stones on which you stand
Hold the waters and build the land.
In caves of darkest earth
Find we our crystal birth.
The sun with radiant light
Makes us sparkling bright
These are the gifts we hold for you
Of blood red, white and blue.

Water
We are the waters cool and deep
That rush and run, or soundly sleep.
Down the mountain, through the lake
To the sea our path we make
Under the moon and stars afloat
Across the waves we'll bear your boat,
We are the waters cool and deep
That rush and run, or soundly sleep.

Air
We are the winds that weep and wail
Blow a breeze and swell the sail
And wear a cloak of wonder rare
Of silver, gold and stars that stare.
And joy we spin in every fold
Our gift on earth for you to hold.
We are the winds that weep and wail
Blow a breeze and swell the sail.

~ Bright blessings to you all. ~