Come Nightfall

Come nightfall The sun beacons the darkness I stare at its setting glow and fading light The sweet ocean breeze now bitter I look back at the forest behind me Trees and foliage cloud my judgment I take a match and strike The flames burning into the darkening night I take a breath, smoke and ash filling my lungs But i don’t run Instead i turn back to the crashing waves The ocean is calm With a sigh, i stare at the burning trees The burning leaves And the burning birds I take a step forward, the sand cold beneath my feet The cool water invites me, The fire glowing brighter. I step back and stare at the rising sun The forest now green The waves now crashing