Fireside Fun

The fire grows warm
As children dance around
Carrying around their marshmallow treats

Burning or browning
On sticks that are long
Are some of their favorite feats

Some light their sticks
And draw in the air
Smokey words and names

Some throw pinecones
To hear crackles and pops
Their fun fireside games

And when their all done
Off to bed they all go
Smelling a lot like smoke

In the morning they find
Their playground is ash
As if it was some kind of joke