Relapsed Cycle

Fire
And burning
Heat
Heads turning
Smolders
And ash
Band-Aid
And gash
Tears
And pain
New rules
New game
Smiles
And pleasure
Happiness
Forever
Thoughts
And mirrors
Old wonderings
Old fears
Hesitant
Slow
Small fire
Small glow
Lurid dreams
Bigger flame
New fire
Old game