A warming fire must be tenderly tended to and gently blown on.
It may act unpredictably.
A large piece of wood breaks off and the fire spills over.
A contaminant may find its way into the fire;
It may begin to smoke, and the smoke may turn black even.
But with enough patience, tact and clemancy, a fire may be sustained forever.
It requires a devoted, almost religious, attention.
The pay off is clarity in a dark night.
It is the luxury of heat in your coldest days.
It is protection and nourishment.
All it asks for in return, is your patience.
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