In the heart of Bealtaine, where winter winds blow,
The wood stove is humming with a deep, amber glow.
Outside, the frost feathers the glass of the pane,
But inside is a sanctuary, safe from the rain.
The dry logs of ash and the seasoned old oak,
Release their sweet scent in a thin curl of smoke.
The hearth is the heartbeat, the pulse of the room,
Defying the chill and the gathering gloom.
The kettle is singing a low, steady song,
As the shadows of evening grow heavy and long.
With a flicker of orange and a crackle of heat,
The spirit of summer and winter fires meet.
Wrapped in the warmth of the iron and stone,
The soul finds a stillness it calls its own.
Though the garden lies sleeping in silver and white,
The stove keeps the flame of the cottage alight.
Colette O’Neill, December 2023
I love your poem. It brought light and warmth to me on a cold day in Dublin on the next to last day of 2025.
That was a lovey read, thank you
Kat (Pennsylvania, USA)
Thank you!
Lucy
Happy solstice and thank you so much for your inspirational words and images. ❤️🌟
Another beautiful poem Colette, thank you.
Beautiful poem! May the New Year blanket your soul, with all things good and prosperous!
Beautiful, homely, comforting words, Colette. Love and blessings to you from Terri and myself. We will take a wee tipple for you and the land in your care. May the year ahead be full of healing, joy and creation XXX
A beautiful poem and love all of your posts and pics. You are inspiring
Beautiful! Thank you.
Truly beautiful! Yuletide Blessings!
Beautiful and uplifting Colette. Peace, Blessings and gratitude. x
Beautiful! A very Merry Yule to you, Colette 🎄
I Wish you and Patsy a wonderful News Years
Blessings and Greetings from Daggy Kiel Germany ☘️☘️☘️
So beautiful! Thanks for years of wonderful videos.
Merry Christmas and blessings to you, dear Colette!
Merry Christmas Colette!
A lovely portrayal of a winters day. Thank you
Lovely poem Colette, Happy Holidays to you and good wishes for a healthy New Year.
Cheers,
Michael
Thank you, Michael, for the beautiful card!
Brightest Blessings Colette and Patsy xx
Thank you for this gorgeous, cozy poem! If I substituted the word “Vermont” for “Bealtaine” it would perfectly describe my little cottage and wood burner, the heart of the home. Blessings to you dear Colette and little Patsy too!
So Lovely! Yule Blessings!🌌
Beautiful. Happy Solstice and thank you for the magic you share with us
Beautiful imagery and spirit. Thank you! Happy Solstice!