warmth

wildfire moves

on an invisible path

to the untrained eye

it is chaos

reckless freedom

rogue energy

consuming

its surroundings,

flames licking parched bark

a lover's raw tongue

scorching flesh

wildfire moves

in a deliberate dance

and those who know the steps

understand that the blaze

is chained

to its destiny

radiating potential for growth

through destruction,

a systematic revolt

against the present state

the callous caress of new life

This poem was a submission to our prompt "warmth" by Ian-Jyzel Gallardo (@e.n.tropy on Instagram) from December 6, 2020.