Control

Inhale
Breathe deep
and steal that fuel from the flames.
While others dance,
and stoke,
and heap upon the kindling,
just pull a blanket over the blaze
and put it to rest.
Lay your head upon the pillow's down. 

Let the feathers
become your wings.
Molted soft like your involvement
Feel the rush of cooled and airy distance
as the strength of hollow bones
beats the wind to carry you away.

Swoop down
that tips may skim and play
upon the undisturbed surfaces
of midnight waters.
Let ripple expand with calm intention
bringing note to both shores,
informing them of your freedom.