Explosion

December 30, 2019

(Told from the perspective of Firecracker from Girl in Red)

I knew I could beat her
Strong and confident, that's me
But there's a big difference
Between bravery and stupidity

“Think before you act”
Empty words repeated
“Control your temper, young lady”
I don't care, a fire has to stay heated

I burned brighter than ever
Only a single friend beside me
I thought together we were enough
I unleashed the flame out from inside me

We burned, we fought, we exploded
Like I had many times before
But lectures and school and practice
Aren't the same as a war

She ripped apart my friend
Then set her sights on me
My body broken, I realized my mistake
and struggled to crawl to safety

In the end, she dragged me back
laughing like she'd had fun
scars to cover my face
I can never hide what I'd become

I cried to my family
when I told them what I'd done
they smiled and said “we know, dear”
for that, you needn't feel glum

They'd already forgiven me
Even those of them I'd attacked
My best friend smiled at me anyway
He told me “we've still got your back”

My flame is still burning
and they're all there for me
They fan the flame brighter
And remind me of responsibility

I can keep it burning
I've learned a lot from them
I'll keep it safe and warm
Without exploding again