Extinguished Flames

It all began with a spark

that kindled her heat

eyes devoured him

smoldering and oxidizing

and burning in want.

Spontaneous combustion

ignited his inferno

her flames began kindling

their bodies exploded

sea of flames.

Their need and desire

intensified and burned

erupted wildly

curtain of fire

enveloping each other.

He ravished her darkly

her tinder smoldered

but when passion waned

puffed up in smoke

only a scorched,

parched area remained.

Their fire was out.