Splat
The hand drops
Smothering the flames,
Causing them to die

For a few moments
The fire knew life.
It had energy,
The essence of power
It grew stronger and
Spread its roots

In a second
What started as
A spluttering infant
Was snubbed out.
It will neve see
What it could be.

So easy it is.
To put out a fire,
To change the future
To end the potential
With the tips of your fingers
Or the flat of your palms.

So easy it is
To end a fire
To say good night
It's time to sleep.
Shhhhhh