The Creation

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The emotions sparked
like the bright flames
in front of them.

Casting quick glances to each other
from across the bonfire,
hoping no one could see them
in the darkness.

Wishing they were closer
so they could put their hands on
the side of their camping chairs
and secretly interlock their pinkies,
but separated by the burning wood.

The fire in their hearts
contrasting with the frigidness of late summer.
The sweltering heat surrounded them
like the baby blanket she received
from her great grandfather
during infancy.

They wanted to reach their arms out
like Adam and God,
yearning to experience the divine creation
of humanity and the spark of love.

The crackling firework
of a new relationship
desperately trying to escape.
Scratching at their insides
like the pain of hunger.

It's just the excitement
of the night
or maybe something bigger,
but this moment
felt like only theirs.
Staring each other down
over the bright flames
that burned like their emotions.