Fire and Flame

I am of fire and flame 

admired but blamed 

when the sparks burn too bright 

and the ashes lay 

I was destined, doomed, dangerous and deserved a cage 

but when man was alone 

did you not beat every stick and stone 

to conjure my name? 

For fire is great in every way

but enough calamities 

will ignite its name.  

Fire must be tempered.  

Fire must be tamed.  

Cast the spark but call the seas 

to ask us why we came 

You want my warmth but hold my death 

In every bucket full. 

Quickly quickly! it's rising now 

Call upon each ship 

Yes, go grab the children!

Who kept them warm when they were sick? 

You worship me only when I can exist within your grip 

how typical

But is there no one that will love this age old miracle? 

There is no potable poison— so take me as I am 

Is there no one who will love me, 

out of reach from their commands?