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Greek Fire
September 26, 2014
Tongues of fire
surround me
and try to lick my body.
The building burns
from the explosion.
The Phoenix calls me.
Its hawk-like talons
and seven foot wingspan
intimidates me.
Wings of flame engulf me.
Heat scorches my body.
I think to myself,
How am I alive?
© Hali S., Robinson, IL
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