More than Skin and Bones

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I don't think
I am the way
you think I am.

You say that I am
of innocence
of calm oceans
of the sense of peace.

But all I am
is a raging fire
ready to burn
ready to hurt.

I am a raging fire
bounded by the looks
of the low rush
of the river banks.

I am a raging fire
waiting for my chance
to add the fuel
to the flames
in my eyes.

I am a raging fire
unable to be quiet
unable to be still.

Fair warning,
be careful
when you get
too close
because
you are
bound
to be
burnt.

- 6:50 PM

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