Shadows and Flames
The lone knock upon the door
Taunting and teasing
As the paint bubbles
Smoke drifting under
Sucked back by your inhale
As you wait
Wishfully
For me to allow you in
My shadows scream
Tired of dancing around your flames
Trying to contain the madness
A frustrated puff of ash
Curls out from under the door
Swirls into my sanctuary
Dusting me with gray
But I will brush you off
Just like before
And leave you and your destructive embers
Burning outside my door