Drench the country, drench the state
I know I’ll be out late
Strike the match and watch it fall
I’m the one to begin it all
Big explosions of fiery doom
Huge mistake, they all assume
As I watch them cripple and turn to ash
It feels so good, like burning cash
Down come the buildings up in the clouds
Screams of terror getting so loud
Papers sink, engulfed in flames
Yells erupt into shouts of blame
I watch in silence as it all fades to dust
Like sad faces the first time I cussed
Disappointment is all that I ever shared
And fire was the only thing that ever cared
Burn it all down to the ground
Every tree and man and mound
Set in flames glowing blue
Letting off an enchanting hue
Everything’s gone, wasted away
I’ve burned away life, all in one day
Nothing left to burn but flimsy flyers
I guess I have to lay myself in the fire
So drench myself in gasoline
Down a glass of kerosene
Strike the match and watch it fall
No more flames, I’ve burned it all
Author notes
Yup, I like fire... :]
A contest entry
- Set Yourself On Fire by travis34dietC.
300 points, ended May 21, 2007, 9 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - WINNER TAKE ALL by xXLoveXx.
380 points, ended August 22, 2007, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Pyromanic
Comments
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Wow this is very intense and well written. I love the poem and the background. Both are excellent
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Thanks!!
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wow.
you're awesome.And sounds like fun.Love the word choices.Honestly can i please write as good as you?
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Thanks and you do.
You're poetry is great.
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that is a cool pom
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Silver
way to go... you pyro... m
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No comment...
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wow so i am randomly going around and reading peoples stuff today and i came across this and its simply amazing i love it and it gave me chills in a good way... wow great job
hearts and stars
chrissy
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Hey, thanks! I'm glad that you randomly stopped by with a nice word or two (( or 40)).
-GP
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Beautiful sweetie.
Fire is mazang.[[don't ask.]]
You're good at describing the things you love.
Psssshhh I love this.
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Fire is my bestest friend. Well, I'm glad you love it. And that you commented. No one does anymore, ya know?
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Wow i love it is sooo good i has both rythem and ryme!!!
I love to back groung too... it's sooo pretty
Great job winning a silvwer... you are sooo much better than mee
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Awww... Thank you. AND STOP LYING!!! I am no better than you. We write different styles that are BOTH awesome!
But thanks for the comment!
Mr.
says thanks too.
GP
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woah.. very well written! this is exactly what i wanted for this contest. love the backround and the picture too!
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Thanks!
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WOW!!!! Excellent write for the contest posted! Fantastic!
TD
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Thank you!
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