Fire In My Mind

By Kathy Lynn
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The wolves circle around,

The fire in my mind.

Waiting for it to die to embers,

So that they can come in.

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Their howling can be heard,

As they become more disturbed.

For they want my heart and soul.

But I am trying very hard,

To hang on and not let go.
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I can feel their hot breath,

As they taunt me at night,

Eyes of yellow piercing,

Dancing with delight.
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Whispers of ,"come with us,

Come with us and be free."

But in my heart and soul,

I know this is not how it would be.
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I would be eternally chained,

Forever without reprieve.

There would be nothing to be gained.

So I toss and turn in my bed,

As the wolves howl overhead.