Cold.
Once again neglecting
to stoke
the embers
of the fire
within.

Huddled
on the stone hearth,
warmed
by wood’s surrender
I gaze into
the fiery heart
awaiting the confession
of the secret
of flame.

Darkness steals in.
The long night
of winter
cloaks the promise
of spring.

Susan Dean Wessells

Susan Dean Wessells has been writing poetry since ethe age of eight. Her life has been rich with varied experiences which nourish her writing. In 2007 she realized a lifelong dream of being a contestant on the Jeopardy! game show. She is currently writing a novel about vampire nuns.