On Fire

A moonless night, an orange glow,

Sirens wail in mourning ...

A haven, now debris and ash,

Sends a needful warning—

All earthly things shall someday burn.

When temporal treasures fade away

Leaving mortals reeling,

Christ beckons us to look above—

Firmly He’s revealing

What kind of people we should be.

Pursuing peace upon the earth

Brings enduring pleasure;

Affection set on heaven’s shore

Leads to lasting treasure,

For heaven’s wealth shall never fade.