Fire

What did Moses see
When the burning bush
Appeared to him that day?

He saw the orange glow
By which all is made pure
And from which life comes

He saw perfection in flame
The untamed power of love
Exposed for the first time

He saw that which was, is,
And which shall forever be
Constantly renewing, changing

He saw the radiant light
Of a new way of existence
And hope for all the world

He saw the divine power
That rested on his shoulders
Then and forever more


Copyright 2000 James Rioux.