"The Little Red Flame"
Jamison
Marian Middle School
St. Louis City, MO
Fire,
The one thing I truly admire
The way it dies down and comes back to life,
How it can light a room bright ... so bright
Orange. Yellow. Red. White
Burning and burning throughout the night
The only thing to keep me warm,
To bring me peace during a storm
So mischievous, you will never see
How it changes course spontaneously
How it dances around in the pit
So entertaining all you can do is sit
Sit and watch the joy it brings
How it makes you want to laugh and sing
Not even sadness can put it to shame,
Because underneath ... is a little red flame