the world explodes
around us and all
I can do
is reach out grab whatever
I can pull close
whatever this life will let me

and as we stand sheltered
in each other’s love
the flames roar
while smoke embraces us

our ashes will be scattered
oh darling

and i can only hold on
in this moment i can only
look at you
into those eyes
that struck me first
as they do each and every
time

so now i look

I am struck I know
the fire shall lick the flesh
off my bones
but i shall forever pull you
closer

Come now
Dear
We were meant to die
As
We were meant to love.

KH