THE FIRE


      Dance around the Flame of Life
      The fire crackles the song of the soul
      More wood as the stars shine bright
      Children in the inner circle

      Both male and female
      Merge as one with nature
      A celebration
      Singing to the heaven�s

      The ceremony of birth and death
      Come together this night
      All is new
      Happiness in this bliss

      The sad memories
      All left at the forests edge
      This is a time of joy
      The resurrection of self

      Step away and see the individual
      Come closer and humanity is the light
      A commonality
      Return now and rise above

      The flame of life is upon you
      Join the dance
      Enjoy the peace in chaos
      We are many on this quest

      The individual is the collective
      The purpose is not seen
      But the knowing is in the heart
      Dance with all around you

      Sing as loudly as you can
      Let your voice be heard
      The mind will never be silent
      The soul is ever reaching


      Michael V Hechtman