It all began with a spark

that kindled her heat

eyes devoured him

smoldering and oxidizing

and burning in want.

Spontaneous combustion

ignited his inferno

her flames began kindling

their bodies exploded

sea of flames.

Their need and desire

intensified and burned

erupted wildly

curtain of fire

enveloping each other.

He ravished her darkly

her tinder smoldered

but when passion waned

puffed up in smoke

only a scorched,

parched area remained.

Their fire was out.

#TimeNotRight #FlamesBurntOut #Challenge

This is insane.

Waking, bathing, 

taking the train, 

waiting in line, 

always a pain,

coffee or tea,

paying late fees,

stressing at work,

can't have salad,

dumb, broken fork,

package delayed

means overtime, 

I'm forced to stay.

Turn on the news. 

Bodies are strewn. 

Missed the concert.

I am unhurt.

Wrong place? Wrong time?

A soldier walking through that open grave.

All these bodies piled high, on one they could save

Is this what it means to be brave?

Once honor and glory was what they all would rave.

But know all that is left for them is a six foot deep covered cave.

Screams fill the clouded air

Guns mowed down everything leaving the land bear

Medical supplies running low, used clothing for bandages for which they had to tear.

More dead thrown in with little care.

Still they onward into to death’s lair.

Men tell stories of peaceful summers as a kid flying a kite.

During the night, bombs make that sky light

People here say that it is a pointless fight

But our leaders said it was right

They try to pray with all our might

In that distant dark field in the dead of night.

Cries of the wounded keep the others in fear

Thoughts of death approaching from the rear

Letters are written, but will never reach the ones who are dear

The minds of those poor souls will never be right, never be clear

This horrifying war will last for many a four year.