Friendly Fire

 

    Lost , alone and wandering 

    the Northern light my only guide.

    I heard a single Solstice bell

    break the silence of the night.

    The smell of a Yule fire inviting me 

    to enjoy it's warmth and light.

    A hopeful voice singing sweet Noel

    dispelled my angst and fright.

    A group of strangers welcomed me

    "Please come in, we're all good friends

    warm your bones beside the fire."

    Then they asked me for my name

    and introduced themselves one by one.

    As if by magic , a mug of cocoa did appear

    warming my hands and heart.

    I was filled up to the top

    with love and their good cheer.

    We talked

    we sang 

    we laughed alot 

    a tear or two was shed.

    We who once were strangers 

    were now the closest friends.

    I told them I was thankful

    for all that they had done.

    They said they were grateful 

    that I had come along.

    "People are only strangers

    until they forge a friendship bond."

 

                12/26/2019