Different Faces

It burns...

a slow seductive crawl
throughout eternity.
encompassing all,
devouring the weak,
scorching the strong.

It freezes...

one against another,
inflicting torment,
wreaking havoc,
creating misery,
crushing all.

It nurtures...

a passive peaceful conception
of becoming one.
siring laughter,
delivering joy,
maintaing faith.