Rose Petals of Fire

Rose Petals of Fire

It seems that I cannot
Love you enough.
You'd think that distance
Would make it rough.

Do I adore only
The idea of you?
The tiniest thought helps
To pull me through

My days (or nights)
Of darkness so dreary
Why do your little dreams
Help me think more clearly?

I'm addicted to you
I must crush this desire
For loving you is like kissing
Rose petals of fire.

I may not ever reach you
but I do daydream still
To have you in my arms
Though I never will.

You are so lovely
And I feel so much pain
I singe my wings while dancing
Around your flame.

I need to be near you
My handsome Rose Red
Even though you're a shadow
Living inside my head.

I'm seduced by you
This need will never tire
Though I sear my lips kissing
Your rose petals of fire.

I spin ever nearer
To your imaginary light.
Like Icarus, if too close
I'll melt in your sight.

Like playing with matches
You're a dangerous thing
A final wish, a spark
A devilish changeling.

When at last your ashes
Have crumbled to dust
I'll pick another rose
Another dream to lust.

But damn, I still love you
Go on and call me a liar.
My bloody lips will keep kissing
Your rose petals of fire.