The Fireman and Empedocles

THE FIREMAN AND EMPEDOCLES


The Fireman is familiar with
presocratic philosophies.
He has read of Empedocles and the volcano.
He knows why he jumped.

He too is lonely.
He too longs to return
to the Great Fire.

But it's his job to bring fire
to the dark places.
It's his job to burn brightly.
The Fireman is as lonely and tired
as stars can sometimes be.


Richard Smyth

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