Slow and Steady

It grew as spirit ~ a flame
birthed from an ember.
In early years the flame glowed bright but flickered.

Then in years that passed
the fire remained constant
never burning high or burning low

Giving off warmth ~
not the flames primary purpose.
Light, also not a primary purpose.

The purpose of spirit?
To hold and stay the heat of passion within
To focus steady passion in actions without

It grew as Spirit ~ a flame
tended and protected, yet
running wild with ideas and curiosity

Until, in years that moved forward,
still burning from an ember long ago,
the fire glowed brighter but steadied

“From a little spark may burst a flame.”

~  Dante Alighieri