Feel the flames ripple around us. The smell of ash in the air. Vivid humiliation dancing around us. We let the fire consume us for far too long. If we wish to survive this mess we must do it one step at a time. Frustration from not feeling valued making us self-conscious. Surprisingly, we apologize for things we have not done.
Punishment meant for the wicked handed out to the innocent. Imprisonment accomplished by our enemies. Trying to escape this fire day and night. We howl and throw things about. Shouting cruel insults. Anxious to be set free. Suspected apology never to come. Determination and desperation showing on our faces. When will it end? Frustration from conversations going nowhere. Heathen behavior takes over our minds. Our tongues absently speaking out of temper rather than truth. Communication skills failing us. Tongues twisted with irritation. To gain and keep control of one’s temper becomes surprising difficult. You become horrified at the person you see in the mirror. Reflection, a flickered flame of evil in one’s eyes. | BV