I am Fire. The wild Temptress
drawing you into destruction with
hypnotic eyes.
I am the savage, the warrior.
hunting for my prey at dawn.
Psychotic one, ever-changing in
schizophrenic mystery.
Ancient priestess, loyal, faithful and ever true.
Soulful poet, dancing with words in the starlit night.
I am a tyrant! you will obey me.
Quiet. I am a mouse, scurrying
in sylence, hiding from the cat.
I am a Lady, ensconced in elegance,
and a wench, flirting without shame.
I am a child, running to capture monarchs
in a field of sweet grass and wild flowers.
The diplomat, fighting for peace in a world of war.
I am the witch, casting spells of manipulation and hate.
searing men with vengeance.
Maiming catty women with my anger.
slave driver, crack my whip and make you dance!
Quelling defiance with the sternness of my gaze.
I am a romantic dreaming fool,
heart aflutter, lust born smile,
inviting stolen kisses and happily ever after.
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