I love this. I've read it a few times now. I'd love to sit and listen to the flames tell their story too, while the groaning roof interjects its comments and the ghosts have come in from the cold.
Have you read "Lincoln in the Bardo"? I think you might like it if not, fabulous experimental writing.
And please read this post of mine if you would. You inspired me for it and are a character in it.
https://steempeak.com/31sentencecontest/@owasco/the-old-lady-s-memory