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StarlightComet

Published: May 24, 2014

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_{I watched them burn today.

Watched as they screamed,
choking on smoke
at the same time.

It looked like hell itself
had stroked it’s fingers
across broken windows-
set flickers to the remains,
then blew gently
to spark it to a wildfire.

Some jumped, to save themselves
(guess a shattered body
is better than charred flesh).

Doubt I’d have the strength
to kill myself-
maybe having to feel
each of your nerves
consumed by flames is harder
to bear-
but it’d be quicker.

I watched them burn today.

^{(thought it was their screams I keep hearing.
but I think they’re mine)}}

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