Page of Wands

Sniff, sniff, ahhhhh,
sniff, sniff, oooooo—
ashes to dust,
dust to plume.

Hot, hot, phew—
hot, hot, view.
I breathe it all in—
it's in my skin.

Mountain of hell, rising behind
lava propels rising inside.
Spewing and stewing,
the river runs through.
Brewing and brewing
a pattern bold, tattooing—
I am what's ensuing.

Paraffin oil—my mouth roils,
coating around in coils.
Better get it out before it spoils.

Chimney inside, lungs puffed—
throat closed off, so I don't get stuffed.
Lips ready,
nice and steady,
You're so foolish, they said.
Open your mouth, before you're dead.

I keep it closed
until it's my time—
with my own mind.
I'm my own kind.

Huff, huff, huff.

Huff, huff,
Blow.