by Caitlin Christiana Wintour

Written at Potrero War 2009 in honor of her household, the Cliar cu Buidhe.

A far fire shines like a star
as a tired traveler hopes and hurries
yet wary of the welcome she may receive.

At last to the light she wins and wonders
at a shining sight, a fair folk
who warmly welcome her to the camp of the Cliar.

The weary wanderer is soon satisfied
at friendship freely given, and gladly grants
her heart and hearth to the Cliar’s company.

Song and story the firelight fill;
words of wonder richly wrung
from smiths of song and makers of music.

For heart’s home is in friendship found
and in sorrow shared and in laughter loved.
Pleased is this pilgrim the Cliar to companion
walking as one down one bright dream.