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Fire Starter

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By Colleen WaltersPublished 11 months ago Updated 11 months ago 1 min read

I can build a fire

I'm good at it

in the fire pit

of my heart

flames melting my heartstrings

of my mind

burning my emotions

shuttered

of my spirit

singeing my will

of my body

flames licking my senses

raw

But I have learned that

one should not

build a fire

without enough

tears to put it out

Safety first

Stream of ConsciousnessFree Verse

About the Creator

Colleen Walters

Just a girl who likes to write poems, usually inspired by events and people in my Florida life.. Always be you, because you are awesome. You matter. You are enough.. ❤️

You can find me also on Facebook & Messenger and Discord

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  • Mother Combs11 months ago

    Oh, this is good. <3

  • Rowan Finley 11 months ago

    The last line got me good.

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