We dance and we leap, erratic and bright

We dance and we leap, erratic and bright,

Frolicking joyous against winter’s drear.

We are the sparks that challenge the night.

By morning you waken us, strike in us right.

You teach us, beseech us to stand and be clear.

We dance and we leap, erratic and bright.

Quietly growing at edges of sight

We court you, we warm you, and all who are near.

We are the sparks that challenge the night.

At noontide displaying our fettle, our fight

We kindle your yearnings to learn and to hear.

We dance and we leap, erratic and bright.

Now swaying now shrinking with heat and with light

By golden hours feasting, we sing with good cheer.

We are the sparks that challenge the night.

In evening, ere fading to embers contrite,

We hand out our passions to those we hold dear.

We dance and we leap, erratic and bright.

We are the sparks that challenge the night.

16 December 2017