Launched
Burning fire —
I step into you
boldly unknowing
where you will lead.
Though you try to
humble, confuse
and mock me
I walk your coals.
Who am I, you say,
to know my soul
to show my trivial self
to think others care?
Like those who have
forsaken you before
I take a step
into the madness
into the blunder.
Your rising flames
surround and scorch me
even torment me
but leave no exit anymore.
©2011 Sherrie Lovler