firefight

temperature rising
fire storm raging inside
her soul skin is scalded 

blisters sizzle her mind
parsimony lost in translation
thoughts on autopilot and overdrive
emotions opposing each other
and her restless Self

seek and she will find
pot of gold 
charcoal incinerator
catatonic cauldron
roasted synapses
or heavenly peace

a rainbow melts into oblivion
the void teases resolve
agony waits in patience
for resilience to scorch

when the past lingers on
with future uncertain
all she has is the present moment
short lived and eternally feverish
a pyretic meltdown knows no limits
and yet she is a survivor 
and not a victim
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Daniels Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Tender, yet strong. To describe the present moment as eternally feverish is very unusual. Enjoyed this read today. Felt like a harp being strung. ThkU.x
Neumann Avatar
March 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
A harp. I can feel like a bard now. Loving wishes, Kai
Neumann Avatar
March 4, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Thank you so much. Kindest wishes to you. XXX
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