This stands so tall, guiding letters, one and all! Like a soldier, it holds its ground, in every village, city, and town.

In heat I am born, In ashes I die. I consume those you mourn, I light up the sky. Watch me dance And consume all in my wake. Watch me eat My hunger never slaked.

The more of me you take, the more you leave behind. You can walk in me to follow a ghost, yet I never move an inch. I am a silent guide to where you are going, born only when your sole is pressed. What am I?

If you find yourself in trouble, send this out to guide help, on the double! It can also serve as a less tangible thing, known for the feelings of joy it can bring.

A small flask can light me up you can say without me I'm sure a flop.