His life set afire
Because no one could hear him -
Depression set in.
Water tried dousing
But the rage of his flame screamed -
Inner crying heard.
She was gentle breeze
Her love saw through to his heart -
And loved him as is.
Until Earth slung him
Back to the root of his wound -
He couldn’t take it.
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Lisa Akemi
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