in flaming memory

remarkable that we can recall fire
when it flamed up and what we saw
we add another string unto the lyre

life's hard enough for seller or buyer
the crows in the trees always caw
remarkable that we can recall fire

what things to which we might aspire
will bring us under some great paw
we add another string unto the lyre

voices that compose the present choir
hit every note without a single flaw
remarkable that we can recall fire

we pile our titles up and ever higher
we hold ourselves in reverential awe
we add another string unto the lyre

our thoughts will not in this way tire
we're subject to a single civil law
remarkable that we can recall fire
we add another string unto the lyre