Sparks flash and flicker in the dark night;

Crackling popping coals glow in the silence.

Beams of light dart and dash, bouncing bright.

The warmth of the fire thrills my very core.

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Smoky stillness grows deep in my lungs;

Dripping steak appeals to my helpless nostrils.

The sizzling of meat allures my tongue,

Though my eyes are locked in the flames.

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A shower of sparks lights the sky,

Raining stars of fire as they blink and fade.

Though the specks fall and comply,

The flames disregard Night’s plea of inky shadow.