A Fire from My Soul

I try to stay away from gasoline

For I am the fire

But sometimes, you just have to pour it on

To burn bright in the ever darkening world

Doing what it takes to shine

To glow, to light the darkness

Trying not to sacrifice my very soul

But light the path for those floundering in the blackness

I set myself on fire for others

I do so because that is how my passions ignite

To offer myself as light, fearlessly,

Giving, burning to offer hope

Often leaving myself in ashes

While the dark, once again, retreats to the caves