Incendiary
Resplendent under the night sky
Her allure, all but inescapable
She summons, then she seduces
You’d resist, but you’re incapable
Helpless, you gravitate to her
Your attention compulsively drawn
Stoked, with sensory anticipation
Eyes cast, over the glistening lawn
The faint moon peers cautiously down
A vague thought in the distance
Her will, demanding your presence
Her passion, breathing insistence
As enticing as she is unpredictable
Her intensity, pushes you away
Her warmth, always pulls you back
Her intrigue, compels you to stay
Both incendiary and intoxicating
She has curious hypnotic powers
Getting lost in the possibilities
You could gaze at her for hours
You find nuances to her every hue
The lick of her playful flames
Dancing in different directions
Engaged in spirited games
Provide what she needs, she exhales
Nourished, she swells from inside
Ignore her, or leave her unattended
And her fervor will slowly subside
Reminded of her precarious nature
Her sudden sparks keep you leery
Yet, beside her, you find soothing comfort
And a warmth that makes you weary
An empty glass resting beside you
You bask, in the waning glow
As difficult as it is to get up
You both just seem to know
You rise, as the last of her falls
It is not the will that you lack
Recovering your balance, your focus
You take one hopeful look back
Spent, you find a flicker of life
Your pleasure, impossible to hide
The smell of the night on your body
You let the stars guide you inside