To be consumed by a fire
that is self-ignited
white-hot and destructive
engulfed in flames so bright
I could not see
I was the one holding the match
I was the girl on fire
but not in the way that leads
to revolution
set on a path that had
one destination
Charred and damaged
I finally realized the extent
of my self-demolition
and walked out of the embers
a phoenix reborn
but this is no wizard's tale
This is just the story of a girl
who finally learned
that it does not bode well
to play so close to flames
that do nothing but destroy.
Have Faith.
- Mal
- "Tell me a story—a small story, a true story (or as true as you can tell it)—a story from your heart, a story from your life. Tell me of a time when you lost something—your keys, your heart, your mind, your mother or father, your way in the world—or tell me about a small joy you had today. Tell me a story—and your telling it will change you—and your telling it will change me—and such stories will move us both closer to the light." -Lynn Nelson