A meteor comes and goes very quickly.
It lights up the night sky with a brilliance
Its flash is but for the moment.

A meteor gives wonderous delight
and it represents something rare
but for all that it can't compare

I'd rather be a burning ember.

An ember starts tentatively.
Given care an ember goes on.
Light to light up the night.

An ember divining an eternal fire.
giving light to those here now
and to those that come after.

I'd rather be a burning ember...