Conflagration

Conflagration 

No matter what I do the conflagration grows and the flames spread
I call down a deluge and yet the fire is not extinguished
It grows without control or bounds spreading throughout my veins
I cannot hide and I cannot quench this fire threatening me

I seek escape and I thrash about in desperation as I wonder what to do
I look for help as those around me try but they only fan the flames
Must I die to become what they demand must I be consumed?
They ask oh so little only all that I am and can become

I've lost my way my map is gone and I can not see the way any more
Yet I stand my ground and say no more I will not yield my life
I will not fight as I flee the fire that burns all round as a pyre
I go to ground and find succour amongst the roots and thorns

I await the time that I might grow and give shaded to the burn
Time for peace and calm gentle breeze to bask here in the sun
For until then all that I have is a fire throughout my veins
And a hope for rest since this conflagration has already begun