A fiery depth within me consumes everything in sight.
Like an inferno burning across a busy street
Without any prejudice, it devours all that’s pure
And all that’s unchaste alike.

These ferocious flames smother and choke out
Even the tiniest morsel of our love until nothing is left.

I’ve lit a fire; one that I thought would make us sizzle and smoke with sheer ecstasy
But ignited rage instead.

I’ve blazed a trail; one that I thought would bring me closer to you
But has only led to destruction.

And long after I’ve gone, my footsteps continue to spit and crackle
These glowing embers will lick at your feet.
My only hope is that you are strong enough to follow,
Even when they turn crimson.

Perhaps then, out of the ashes of our past,
Something new can arise.