patchwork child

matches

fire, beautiful thing
dangerous
the pain it can bring
it endangers us

light a match
watch it burn
throw it down as you detach
what did you learn?

light another
pleasant scent
think of your mother
what is your intent?

exhale to put it out
now press it to your skin
muffle a shout
feel the release within

what have you done?
the spot is white
it cannot be undone
the flames around, so bright

put out fire with more fire
it's blistering now
you're a liar
you've broken your vow