This flame formed fiercely quick,
Unnaturally so
Suddenly, without kindling
Left me breathless
Feeding on the oxygen formerly occupying my lungs
The heat hovers upwards
Distorting the air above us
Birds benefit, aim for our updraft
Soot stains the sheets we share
The sickly, sweet smell of sweat, cum and creosote
Courses through the air
Disseminating through deficient ductwork of a cheap motel
How long will this last?
Relative to the guests on the other side of the thin walls:
Longer than their injected relief,
shorter than the life of their habit
They have no choice but to listen to rhythmic rapping of the headboard
As they succumb and slip away
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