I once knew a kid
who smiles at little things,
who cries for stolen candies.
I once knew a kid
who cheers for fallen flowers
who jumps for random kindness of strangers.
I once knew a kid
who fights for everyone's right
who stands for people's freedom.
I once knew a kid
who would make others feel happy
who would comfort their solitude before herself.
I once knew a kid
who is afraid to die
who doesn't want to permanently close her eye.
Now, I know this kid
who screams for God's name
begging to keep her away from her mind
and to stop the burning flame.