Flames

A fire crackles on a cold night
Illuminating the darkness with faint light
Toasting the cold hands and feet
Providing safety and heat
A fire protects from creatures
The orange glow an interesting feature
Every flame twists and turns
Creating shapes as it burns
Every crackle and pop from the log
Causes the mind to defog
Smoke billows into the night sky 
Drifting in the breeze so high
Fire is life for the cold and weary 
Can be the difference between life and death in theory
For those not adventurous 
Lighting a fire isn’t treacherous 
We can sing and dance
And let us enjoy the romance
Of those dancing flames
Providing safety to play games
With family and friends
You decide how to enjoy and how it ends
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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