A fiery birth
Short life
Lots of ground to cover
Ride of a lifetime.

Alive and cracking
Job to do
Keep the fire lit
Do nature’s bidding.

Destination unknown
Welcoming or inhospitable?
Riding the wings
No control.

Oh lucky!
Hospitable spot
Fire smoldering
Transferred the spark
Job done.

Fire extinguished
Time to say goodbye
Others to take my spot
Will carry on the torch!