Why play in the fire
If afraid of the flames
Why damage a hearth
If just for the game
Why fish for affection
Just to wrap it in strings
Why bait the emotions
If they don’t mean a thing
Why carry a torch
If scared to get burned
Why offer up flattery
If only to spurn
Why vie for attention
If simply to use it
Why hold on so tightly
If you don’t care to lose it
Why turn away bitter
If the chase was a lie
Why end it in silence
Never saying goodbye
