I think it's relevant to say
that Fire's a jealous element.
Think about what we associate fire with.
Passion.
Anger.
Hatred.
Love.
Lust.
Excitement.
All of which make us human and gives us
our daily fuel.
Fire is never as steady as water.
Fire can grow like earth but left unattended,
it will grow wild in its freedom
encasing all with singeing kisses...
Licking, eating....****** all that is
green with the touch of red.
Leaving nothing but black blankets
and smoky embers in the air.
Fire is much like a jealous lover.
Enraged that it can never be still
or freely grow without the manipulating
hands of man.
One kiss of freedom claws at the life around.
No different from us when we're pushed to
our limits.
When we met someone we like, there is a spark.
That spark becomes a flame when we fall in love.
And when life comes and hits us, it can become
wild.
And in that wildness, we lose our sense of self.
Fire is not a gentle master
Within our hearts and on the palm of our hands.
Nor is it, nor will it ever be
a gentle lover.
I've always been fascinated by fire. I wrote this while watching my aromatherapy burn.