Backyard Fire Pit

Take the time to sit and watch

Flickers dance in unpredictable directions

Scoot back if too hot

Forward if cool

Add wood

New wood flares, settles down to a smolder

Small pieces flame up and torch big pieces

They need each other

When big pieces lose touch with flame, we move them around

The fire needs us

Limbs small and large point outward randomly, then settle inward

Adding wood clears the yard faster than waiting on decay

Embers are a steady smoldering presence

Fade to gray overnight while we sleep