And in the flames

You carefully stack the kindling

criss crossing twigs and packing tinder,

and you light the fire and let go of thoughts 

that used to linger

the team who deserve a better boss

not someone who doesn't have a clue,

you say you're learning and will get better

but that is a bridge your yet to cross

The friend you let down by not showing strength 

in a moment they needed a leader,

you were only able to half the distance, 

not the full length

The partner who you can't let see the struggle

and just put on the front,

you are desperate to be a tough 'man'

but really just want a cuddle

The fire pops and pulls you back

from thoughts so rotten,

you fix your gaze and stare a while,

and in the flames

all things are forgotten