BURNING WET

The fish
Of nineteen-seventy-six

Swimming
In the mother of burning water

People and fire
They use it
They glaze it
They love it
But fear it burning

People and water
They use it
They enjoy it
They love it
But fear it flooding

Burning wet
It's awesome
But always otherworldly

So most people never really wanted
To get intimate with fire and water
Unless one really respects
And understands
How to keep fire and water
Their closest friend