Elemental Moderation

You were the first kiss

of a candle before the

heat began to burn.

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You were the prelude

to the deluge, kisses of

fragmented rivers.

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You were the eye of

the storm, windless haven, near

tempestuous squall.

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You were the ground ‘neath

my feet. Then you erupted,

and you were too much.

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