Fire – a twisting, turning snake,

devouring all that it can take.

Fire – a burning roaring flame,

ever and always, but ne'er the same.

Fire – a mesmerizing source of thought,

cannot e'er be sold or bought.

Fire – a warm and comforting friend,

but a consoling touch it does not lend

Fire – painting shapes and figures of old,

in colors of orange and red and gold.

Fire – beautiful, pictorial and ne'er cold.