All That Remains
Flames of Fear - Blazing Rage - Ashen Remains
some days, i am my inner child
learning that warmth is not safe,
that there is no escape
from a home always on fire.
screams muffled by roars of the flame,
smoke curling my ribs, a coiled snake.
other days, i am the house,
a raging teen painted in heat.
protecting the life
i promised to keep
safe from all
as small as a mouse.
any hand that knocked
left blistered and sore,
every fireman watered down
from the one before.
head filled with smoke—
blinded by ash.
dying laughter
echoes my past.
“Sweetheart, can’t you see,
that everyone will leave.”
26 years old,
the fire’s barely gone out.
charred memories glow
among embers of youth.
barefoot on coal, ashes to shoe,
surrounded by my very own wreckage:
of safety, of warmth,
and all of my damage.
a fight for survival
is only won in its absence.
as i turn to leave,
an orange light glows at my feet,
a small piece of innocence all mine to keep.
a tiny flickering flame—
all that remains.
About the Creator
Kaitlyn Amy
rewriting my future by retelling my past.
“Some people are lessons and some are blessin’s. Most of em are lessons” -LP
Lessons are the greater blessings when you choose to learn, grow and help others feel less alone through their own.
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I've always loved your writing. This one is favourite for sure. Keep it up
This is really good. Love it ❤️