Wildfire

Starting out as a simple rumor
overheard while two friends speak,
by people passing on the street
about events in the coming week.
Not bearing any relevance
to related issues that might exist,
yet somehow things get misunderstood
becoming wilder with every twist.

As it grows into something spectacular
complete with times and dates,
no way resembling the simple idea
from which it did originate.
Spreading like wildfire out of control
started by a single spark,
though eventually it does burn out
leaving behind a landscape stark.

Upon which seeds find fertile ground
beneath the ashes everywhere,
becoming lush and green again
resplendent in the open air.
As people talk amongst themselves
without worry who is listening,
though wary of passing strangers
that scurry about unseen.

Human nature can be confusing
seeming both cruel and kind,
given occurence of random chance
which often catches you blind.
Even if it sometimes happens
that people exaggerate the truth,
blame it on wild imagination
borne out of restless youth.

Waiting like a glowing ember
for someone to provide it fuel,
and start the process over again
all in all being just usual.
Although it's only part of living
in this world we call our own,
where ideas are cast upon the wind
as seeds that must be sown.