she left me speechless
wordless
my eyes stuck to her
thoughts carried her essence
her aim was impeccable
everywhere i went
a spark caused flashbacks
shattered my world to pieces
the sparkle in her eye
penetrated depths thought to be dried
untapped forgotten wilderness
the blaze engulfed everything
i stood with the chief
and said "let it burn".
i sifted through the ashes
as a child
firecrackers were lit
i would run away from the blast
find safety in shelter
as a man
i recognize the brilliance
run towards the storm
melt with her touch.
