Fire Next Time

The Fire Next Time
by Rino
Palmani


I loved you even though your
arms

were not meant to be my harbour


and the spears of your
indifference

pierced me through my
armour



I ask for no
absolution

I offer no regrets


our lives would have been poorer

had we
not met

and the fire I light next time


could be the greatest yet

and the fire I
light next time

could be the greatest
yet




I searched for you
in the valleys

in the cities, in the
plains

in fields stained by Abel's
blood

in badlands owned by
Cain


I ask for no
absolution

I offer no regrets


our lives would have been poorer

had we
not met

and the fire I light next time


could be the greatest yet

and the fire I
light next time

could be the greatest
yet



I stood with you when a
prophet

fiery-eyed he did proclaim


to be crucified for love

was his greatest
acclaim


I ask for no
absolution

I offer no regrets


our lives would have been poorer

had we
not met

and the fire I light next time


could be the greatest yet

and the fire I
light next time

could be the greatest yet