EMBER

Written By Anna Evans

I looked at the night sky

No trace of stars but a hint of a dawn coming

Trees barren from the frost of winter 

Holding on to the hope of spring

I looked at the night sky

Finding answers to my inquiry  

Lighting the expanse of the land

With the cold sighs of an uprooted tree

I looked at the night

As it slowly gives into the coming dawn

And there I saw on the fire pit 

A glowing ember—

A firewood that refused to set ablaze  

But now unwilling to assuage 


I looked at the ember 

As it flickered towards me

Will it set afire

Or will it let things be?

I looked at the ember

The ember looked back at me

Seeming to comprehend each other

Keeping each other company 

I stared at the ember 

Till sleep came to seize me

The ember still glowing

Stubbornly flickering

We bade at each other, reassuring—

“Have faith in me.“

Image by Ben Collins via Unsplash

Originally scripted: 02/08/2022

Sautee Nacoochee, GA

Anna Evans

I am a writer at heart. My love for art and my creativity was stunted at a young age because of an elder’s opinion, as I was catapulted into a profession that I offered my love and passion for, and held it noble for 30+ years of my life.

I am a wife and a mom to 2 brilliant young adults/old souls. Going through midlife and empty-nesting, I have learned the power of true human connection.

I have a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy with 30+ experience in clinical practice, administration, academia, and academic administration. I am a Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, a Certified Health Coach, a Certified Life Coach, and a Certified Yoga Teacher.

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