The Flicker
In the cold night
When our bones ache with pain
We draw nearer to the fire
As we warm up again.
Fire brightens the night
And it lights up the dark
It casts shadows and secrets
With every spark.
"What can you show us
Great Fire, you are?
Show us the truth
For we have travelled far."
"Gather ye around
Young ones and old
And I will tell you a tale
That few people know."
We all gathered around
The great fire of light
To hear the old tale
And drive off the cold night.
"Ye humans are cruel"
We all held our breaths
"Fighting among yourselves
Till there's none of you left."
We shake our heads, no
"We're not all like that
Surely, Father Fire
We are better than that."
"I will give you warmth
I will give you light
I will cook your food
And I will be your delight."
"You don't deserve it
You selfish beasts of prey
You will become extinct
And I will flee away."
"Your light will grow dim
And your bones will freeze
As you realise
Begging on hands and knees."
"But I will not come
I will not rejoice
Till you learn to behave
You all have a choice."
"Father Fire, do not leave
Don't abandon us, poor and lame
We have no one but ourselves
In all this to blame."
"Show us your light
And give us your warmth
Otherwise we die
From our greed and our wants."
"Yes, I will stay
But only for a little while
Learn to love peace
Like a little child."
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