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Fireside Blues

All out of matches.

By Maria LouPublished about a month ago Updated about a month ago 1 min read

Can you find the light?

The Lighter

Inhale the burn and run

On sunny days in the sweltering heat

A game of hopscotch in Lucifer's playground

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Can you see beyond the smoke?

Clouds of dust to wash your face

A wildfire frees itself and keeps your meadow glowing

The stream is but a trickle

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Can you hope for rescue?

Poisoned by the flame

Red rage finds your heart

The sweats of yellow fever

An orange agony

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What did you wish for?

When breathing for your dreams

Fireworks kiss your soul

The embers tease hello good bye

But nothing burns forever

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Cold charcoal makes itself at home

Ashes to ashes

Lights out

The party's over now

Save some candles for the living

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About the Creator

Maria Lou

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