I collected pieces of myself
and then I met you.
You came into my life unexpectedly
and so I was irretrievably ignited by a deep feeling.


No, darling, don’t put out the fire.
Beware, don’t let burning passion burn you.
Suddenly the heat becomes unbearable
and you too are burning in the fire of the untamed.


There’s nothing left to save
we couldn’t prevent the bonfire.
We have lost control over our lust.
In for a penny, in for a pound - we’ll burn together.


Flames engulfed our bodies and souls,
yet you still hear softly
those two cursed words
- I love you.

© Adrienne Vágenknechtová

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