The muggy heat no longer registers,
ridiculous annoyance, in comparison to ...
... the fires raging, floor to ceiling, in your world.

My fatigue, seems almost folly,
whining complaint, in comparison to ...
... the weariness that rips and snags your marrow.

The ache in my heart, missing you,
seems selfish now, in comparison to ...
... the flames shooting through, surrounding you.

My love for you is the constant,
full mirrored measure, in comparison to ...
... but never falling short of, your love's full return.

Please, Love, just return, must return,
as I am here all ways, in comparison to ...
... and matching you, stride-for-stride, this journey.

.... Wildfire is Nature's welcome release to any wilderness area stifled by old growth, struggling for renewel. New life's promise arrives as the summer rainstorms seek to soothe our scarred and fire-weary Mother Earth. Nature is nothing without its rituals and progression, but when lives, property and healthy forest lands are threatened, our very future, a wildland firefighter's battle begins.

For our dear P. battling among them, and for the mass effort in Nature's regard and natural progression, to protect our Mother Earth in keeping with her rituals.

Mita ku ye oy asin.