The first time I felt
The fire on my skin,
The fire in my mind,
The fire in my heart,
I could not breathe,
A burning start.
The first time I felt
The sear of flames,
The ashy trails,
The glowing sparks,
I cried aloud,
A plea for peace.
The first time I felt
The embers on my feet,
The fire in my eyes,
The burning of my flesh,
I tried to run,
A desperate escape.
The first time I felt
The licking flames,
The flash of heat,
Smoke in my mouth,
I fell to my knees,
A crowning fate.
The first time I felt
The intense pain,
The helpless cries
Pouring in my mind,
I screamed in agony,
A final cry.
The first time I felt
The fire on my skin,
It swallowed me whole,
It left me ash,
It swept me to the wind
It let me in peace forever.
For that is the price to pay
To feel
The fire in your heart.
