image by JL G, on Pixabay, modified Welcome, friends, to the latest issue of Spirit Fire Review! The artwork above makes me think about possibilities. Vast, swirling, beautiful. The writings of our contributors also make me think of possibilities as they speak of hope, strength, God's faithfulness even in adversities, and the beauty and joy that can be found. Like a persimmon tree that finally bears fruit. (G. Chandy) Or a kindness that helps us on the way. (D. Lee) Or a reminder that we are...

image by Tolu Oni, on Pixabay Sounds of Spring Accolade of morning sun piercing the darkness of winter Bees buzzing around Queen Anne’s lace: cymbals and umbels Crocuses shouting in Amarillo yellow, announcing spring is here Daffodils, too—music to the eyes... and to Wordsworth’s ears Echoes of pileated woodpeckers drumming tulip poplar trees Frenzy of green maple leaves cheering in the chlorophyll breeze Grasshoppers and crickets flex, stridulate bow-leg violins & tympani Hurried flutter of...

"Christ in the Garden of Olives," by Paul Gauguin, public domain Christ in the Garden of Olives Inspired by the painting by Paul Gauguin. gnarled hands grip his handkerchief muddy garment hosts sweat stagnant trees split Christ from his disciples blades bind feet sleep severs prayers orange bangs unite with his beard shoulders swoop down like a preying bird _____________________ Rachel Rummo is a fiction writer based in South Florida, and she is interested in...