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No Regrets.
the fire turns it to snow
the arsonist, dressed in red,
tools in hand,
intentions clear,
feigning decisiveness.
the allure of instant gratification
and
the fear of financial ruin
have quite the ability to
change one's mind, to
render precious memories
meaningless.
he grits his teeth.
he takes a deep breath.
he needs this insurance money.
picks up the gasoline.
then comes the flood to
stop the fire before it begins
the tidal wave of nostalgia
the guilt breaking before
crashing to shore.
he decides renovation
is more sensible than demolition.
this is his heartfealt decision.
Rejuvenate. Rebuild. Rediscover.
and the fire turns it to snow.
