Inner Fire
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There is a fire inside of me,
A burning place.
It is alive,
Forcing the flames through my veins.
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Sometimes, I want it to burn,
Because that burn will make me strong.
That fire is strength,
But it is cold and cruel.
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If I use the fire for too long,
It takes over,
And I can't stop hurting,
Not until I'm stopped.
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I've always had this in me,
Ever since I was a baby.
When I hurt, it healed.
When I feared, it gave me strength.
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I was meant to be a hero
For holding in this flame.
Instead, I am hated.
Very few can stand me.
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And here, it is taking me.
It cannot be stopped.
The fire is taking me,
And I am with my friends.
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I fight it, but it cannot be fought.
As it burns, I run,
Fleeing for my friends.
They follow me regardless.
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I am burning,
A tail of flame, then two.
My hands are claws,
Teeth are fangs.
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Waking up, I see chaos.
There is blood, and bodies.
The fire escaped enough,
And now my village burns.
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Crying is all I can do, really.
Damning my charge.
That fiery fox just laughs,
It taunts in my mind.
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I cannot die,
If I do, my fire will escape.
I must live with my demon,
Or everyone will die.
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But, I cannot help but wonder
Why I hold this burden.
I'm not strong enough for this,
And this is a strength I cannot borrow.