"These maniacs are
made mad by some
demon driven hatred."
"Pyrokenetics
almost always kill
their family first."
"Eldritch ghosts
give them power
over flames.
Surrounded, they carry it
in their skin, shedding fire
whenever they please."
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It ain't how you say.
It's deep in your chest
searin' that big umbrella muscle
like they do your steak.
Now that muscle's
meant for breathin'
but you forget.
Until you don't.
An' every breath?
It's like a bellows
heatin' things up
'till it spills
out your hands,
your mouth,
your eyes.
Clench yer fists,
grind yer teeth,
like it's a hose or a scream
an' you can kink it shut.
Maybe keep your house.
Maybe keep your parents and not
give them the worst death
just 'cause yer a kid
and don' unnerstand
how t'keep a heart in check.
'Cept you cain't hold it,
not long,
so most of us don't try.
Me?
I got some'un deservesbetter'n that.
