If you want to burn me whole...

The whispers follow where I go,
A shadow tethered to my name.
They speak of fires you used to stoke,
And how you loved to play the game.

But I have walked through colder rains
Than any storm your eyes could hold.
So if you still feel these old chains,
Then let my prophecy unfold.

If you want to burn me whole,
Name the time and place, my dear.
I will come, and let your soul
Claim me in the light's own sphere.

No more shadows, no more fear,
In that circle, in that flame.
If you want to burn me whole,
I will meet you there, the same.

Don't dress it up in velvet lies,
Or sweeten it with wine and lace.
Just look at me with honest eyes,
And let the judgment start its race.

For I am tired of the chase,
This endless orbit round your sun.
Let's meet in that appointed place,
And see what damage can be done.

If you want to burn me whole,
Name the time and place, my dear.
I will come, and let your soul
Claim me in the light's own sphere.

No more shadows, no more fear,
In that circle, in that flame.
If you want to burn me whole,
I will meet you there, the same.

And if the pyre turns to dust,
And if the light begins to fade,
Then in the silence, you can trust,
The offering that I have made.

This is not a plea, but just
A promise that will never fade.

If you want to burn me whole,
(You said you wanted to burn me whole)
Name the time and place, my dear.
(I will be there, my dear)
I will come, and let your soul
Claim me in the light's own sphere.

No more shadows, no more fear,
(No more fear)
In that circle, in that flame.
If you want to burn me whole,
I will meet you there..
...the same...

(©,19.02.2026)