flickers

the outside desk light
flickers like the fire light
and it’s not quite cold yet
still outside still expecting
absolutely anything at this point
sad news of a good friend
away from everyone
on his born day
hopefully he has a pen nearby
one thing he has is time
the fire can’t keep me warm
from way across the yard
this light won’t reach the page
if I go closer to the fire
have to find the compromise
blasting into the cooler
air all around…