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From: dmd2@pyuxd.UUCP (D Dennee)
Newsgroups: net.poems
Subject: FIRE
Message-ID: <2951@pyuxd.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 11-Sep-86 17:57:30 EDT
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Posted: Thu Sep 11 17:57:30 1986
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                      FIRE
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fire--
the hot fire i saw
reflecting in your dark, italian eyes
held a fascination for me
unlike that i've ever known.

fire--
a compelling, dangerous flicker of flame
hypnotizing me instantly.
"Play with fire", you said
"And you'll get burned"--a daring smile on your face.

fire--
just a glint waiting patiently
behind your ever-so-cool exterior
taunting and teasing me
wanting me to draw nearer.

fire--
ahead i forged
ignoring the warning signs
of the steadily increasing heat,
just needing a closer look at what lay ahead.

fire--
finally where you wanted me
you pulled me that final step into the flame
and made true the words you once said,
"Play with fire and you'll get burned".