The smouldering embers blush
The smouldering embers blush
Oh Hearts within the Coal
Hast thou survived so many years?
The smouldering embers smile
Soft stirs the news of Light
The stolid seconds glow
One requisite has Fire that lasts
Prometheus never knew





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