Arson

Perfect sincerity and transparency make a great part of beauty, as in dewdrops, lakes, and diamonds. - Thoreau

You said you loved me.

You loved yourself and my verdant lucre more.

Playing games with matches.

Starting fires and ...

... running for the exit door ...

Author's Note

"Did ever a man try heroism, magnanimity, truth, sincerity, and find that there was no advantage in them - that it was a vain endeavor?" - Thoreau

Reviews

[cemily]

I absolutely love this piece. There are so many people who play with fire but run selfishly from its result. They just want to have the fun of playing the game, but never want to have to face any consequences or challenges.

[Pete]

i just don't understand how such people can be like that. thanks for sharing thoughts cemily! appreciate you stopping by ... :)