the deadly heat

close your eyes
lets pretend
the smoke is like
lovely incense

the fire alarm
it sweetly sings
a lovers tune
not a dire warning

the flames are spreading
down the halls
fast approaching
our bedroom walls

but we'll sit still
and make believe
that we cant feel
the deadly heat

will denial
save us from death
we tell ourselves
we have more time left

the blackened smoke
it stings our eyes
so we keep them shut
and live in our minds

these burns will heal eventually