Ocean of Thoughts

It was then by the fire
Its warm embrace
Conjuring the cold sea breeze
I found peace

It was then by the fire
Its gentle light
Illuminating the faces
Of people who were strangers
Who turned into friends

It was then by the fire
Its crackling sound
Accompanied the ukelele
And the singing
Of one of my friends
I found comfort

It was then by the fire
Its mere presence
Brought us all together
People from all walks of life
Shared their stories, and probably some lies
But there, I found wisdom

And I, became a little braver
Than I used to be
After that charade
By the fire