We are the fires of Alexandria. Our flames have shaped the thoughts of humans, moulded them into sculptures of ideas. Our flames have sparked wonders in their minds, transforming abstract concepts into works of art. Our flames have given birth to civilisation, guided by science and reason, and formed the understanding of this world.
We are the fires of Alexandria. We bring light to human eyes, create histories worth remembering, worth learning from. We are their torch in an endless tunnel with no light at the end. In a sea of learning, in a storm of studying, we are their lighthouse when rocks of madness threaten. So, we guide their ships of reason to shores of understanding, their planks bending with precious cargo, knowledge, wisdom, secrets.
But we cast shadows too. The mind of one human is often divided. The minds of many struggle in division. Throughout time, we have watched great personalities come and go, empires rise and fall, and the greatest creators live and die. We have seen peace unfold and their fruits growing into colourful minds and bountiful kingdoms. And we have seen them destroyed in war, crumble into dust.
Our flames burn for people, and we burn for humanity. How far will we go? How far will we travel? How long will we burn? Innovations sparked, kingdoms built, art created, empires destroyed, books burnt, knowledge lost, secrets whispered, mythologies made.
We are the fires of Alexandria. Can we light up the past, and can we cast shadows into the future? Or will our fires diminish when we unravel the secrets of time and space?
Fabian's Writing 