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.
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