The Fire

I extinguish the flame, but the fire's still raging, Burning so hot, but I keep engaging, I reach for the sun, but I can't feel its heat, I'm in a place where the fires won't retreat. I see my reflection in the water's deep, I want to pour water, make these flames sleep, But the waters are icy, chilling to the bone, Seemingly weeping, in fear they moan. Staying in anger, it's just not feasible, I want to purge it all, make it unseeable, Gasping for air, I'm breathless, you see, My thoughts are shattering, breaking me free. **Chorus:** I don't want to feel sick in my skin, I want to feel safe, from deep within, I'll cry in secret, release the pain, I'll gather my strength, it's time to gain. **Verse 2:** I want to break free from this suffocating air, From the weight of these burdens, this endless despair, I'll rise from the ashes, like a phoenix in flight, I won't back down, won't lose this fight. I'll seek out solace, find my peace, From these raging fires, I'll find release, But first, I'll let go, shed these tears, In the darkness, I'll face my fears. **Bridge:** I want to try, to take my stand, To reclaim my power, my life, my brand, I'll hold my head high, despite the pain, In this