FIRE

They all avoided the smoke.

Only you, from far away,

saw the fire smoldering in me.

Quietly you came over

and hugged me as if to keep warm,

saying, “Like this forever.”

Only you, only you

can bear the raging fire.

It’s burning only for you

so you can live a life of splendor,

not afraid of cold even in deep winter.

Every month will pass like a day.