Locked in unchangeable fate; short of burning the world.
Circumstance’s cruel dictate, around my life has curled.
No way back & no way out, only one space toward.
Destiny succumbs to doubt…on to peril, forward.
Does someone here have a match, for one last resort left?
Time to batten down the hatch; fire, commit your theft.
Fresh modesty works the loom; the naked truth aloof.
Simple things…no gild,no plume; just warmth & sturdy roof.

