Burning fire which blazed so bright
dimming down now, ashen.
Embers.
                Forgiving.
                                    Patient.
Latent energy spent to sustain warmth.  

I carry your spirit within flesh and thought.
Essence in paradox.

                   Water
gently explaining its journey from the sky.
Each drop expressing pleasure and purpose.
Stopping to say hello;
sizzling; tapping craniums; returned.  

All my friends are within me this night
and give
stillness.