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Click hereThe Smudge Fire
(for my father – on teaching me how to build a fire, creek side)
He waits in silence
Patient moments watching the struggle
As she rants
And raves
At nature's offerings
No failure here
Only well earned labor's bitter judgment
He feeds her efforts
Tender knowledge of decades past
Whispering wordless hints
He stokes possibilities
As she curses failed heat
Until
Persistence wins and flame claims victory
She leaves
Humbled yet knowing
Aching for her next chance.