Prometheus brought
fire to the earth
we are told and
lo, the Gods punished
him, because Gods
are wealthy and jealous
of power. There’s a
second fire we
can bestow, if only
we dare.
The fire of love.
Gods are wealthy
and jealous of power.
They seek to punish.
We must beware.
Reckless
and heedless
of consequence,
we must yet love
and thereby warm
and illuminate
the earth. Let
them do what
they will, we
carry as a gift fire
to those enslaved by
darkness, chained
and cold.
Gods are wealthy
and jealous
of love.
Rob them
and give
to the poor.
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