Euphoria’s Never Been More Painful

I took a deep breath, inhaling bitter smoke.

Nothing was better, I decided, watching in rapture.

This was what is was to live without fear,

to be high without crack,

to be invincible without steroids.

This was fucking ecstasy.

Yes, I decided.

Nothing was better then the feeling

of lighting a match

and watching a building burn.

My stomach twisted deliciously.

Elation coursed in my veins as the fire consumed the faded house.

I stayed until I heard the sirens.

I walked away intoxicated with the feeling.