Cold, hard, and dark
A lifeless void
Till a spark
In union joins
Kindling that’s dry
Then, in new birth
Ignites a flame
That grows in height
from the earth
Small and tame
In a moment the fire spreads
Quivering as it works its task
Consuming all its little bed
Smoke ensues in aftermath
Waiting in turn, small pieces of wood
Sit atop the licking flames
Turning black, then crimson red
Holding on as long as they could
To the heat’s encroaching claim
Then bursts forth in trembling dread
Brilliant orange, dancing tongues
Swaying in pursuing rage
Crackling in chorus sung
Releasing power from its cage
Ravenous hunger,
Militant delight
A monster not to be tamed
Passionate anger
Forward fight
Till all has been claimed
Monuments once strong and proud
Now cracking, bending down
Hissing, crying aloud
Casting off their final crowns
Blue, amber, pulsing heat
Writhing from within
Open tombs, glories fail
Dancing sparks in air meet
Rejoicing in the win
Exuberating gale