Combustion

Spontaneous Combustion
I wish I could plan for it.

If so I would burst into flames in the bathtub.

Today I am capable of both unbounded love and murder most foul.
I am experiencing the depth of my weakness and strength.

Temper the mettle of my soul in the fire that consumes. 
Regenerates.  Purifies.

Fire-fueled glory only exists in the eye of the beholder, 
but it's hard to turn that eye on yourself.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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