the city burned,  fire lighting up the night sky.
the bright cascade of red, orange, and yellow
flowing through the sky
a soft sheet of embers covered the city
the warm colors and burning whisper
covering the screams
but even as I sit there
listening to the beautiful burn
the chaos at my feet
a warm sensation heating my fingertips
i feel alone
a menacing darkness
black
overcrowding the safest parts of my mind
times like these beg for company
a cry for security and safety

i stand
and walk away
for colors such as these
only bring with them
a remembrance of my
october solitary