There is a Fire

There is a fire that fires you
If you cleave to the heart of wildness
And lean into the freedom you love
Listen to the hidden music that sings to you
What’s as true in storm as summer day
Ringing through the common life of things
Trunks, wings, streams, stone and all
That fiery music
Will burn you alive
Changing senses to portals of joy
Slowly, surely unfettering your heart
With each moment of bright beholding

Garth Gilchrist

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