Man Afire
I burn to leave a legacy
I burn hot and bright
That others might find safety
In the warmth of my light.
Brightly burning in the night.
Such a quest a slave makes
Servant to others be
Yet may never I dim or take
Another's light from thee
That my brethren be set free.
Shadows strong and dark
Follow close, upon my heels
Ever stalking their mark
With never-ending zeal
Hungry for their next meal.
But for you, my injured friend
Adversaries though we were
Let us senseless strife, end,
From each other remove the burrs
And each other's safe passage, assure.
Copyright © Matthew Wetter | Year Posted 2015
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