Roaring Fire

A name deserving of respect
For fire is a powerful force
To be handled with care
A name deserving of caution
For fire has the power
To consume and destroy
As well as the power
To create life from the ashes
I am Roaring Fire
My fires burn within me
Invisible to the
Untrained eye
My passions, my desires
My anger, my love
Blazes, burns, rages, roars
Through my body
Through my soul
Like a wildfire
Out of control
I am Roaring Fire
I am capable of giving warmth
But if left unattended too long
I will burn
Leaving pain and scars behind
I am the light, I am the heat
Reflected in your eyes
I am Roaring Fire

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