Smokey Bear just had a birthday,
but he barely looks his age.
I wonder if he dyes his dark brown hair.
I first met him back in grade school
when we learned how fire kills.
I’m so grateful what I learned from that old bear.

When you douse a campground fire,
stir the ashes. Shovel dirt.
Add more water even when you think it’s out.
Smokey said, “Don’t play with matches.
Careless action breed big flames.
When you see red glowing embers always shout!”

Smokey taught us to be careful.
And he taught us to beware.
Being cautious and alert can save a life.
And while fire can be useful,
we must always be on guard.
It’s a source of help and danger like a knife.

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