Embers

A spectacular burst
Smoldering embers
Become ash and earth 

We did not spontaneously combust
We burned beautifully, heating, lighting, energizing 
We could feel wind picking up 

It just happened so fast
Was it me or someone else
That threw on gas

January 29, 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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