one simple word can
ignite the spark inside of me
the flame slowly grows
fueled by the harsh words

society has it's standards
i've never fit with them
probably never will
and i get hate for that

more days weeks years pass
the fire growing higher and hotter
one day it will become something
that i can't put out

one day i hope to douse the flames
with your ice cold love
and your beautiful words of comfort
til there's nothing left but red glowing embers

but for now
i'll sit here
and watch the sparks fly off
the crackling fire