Like Getting the Flu

Her brown eyes beamed in rapture
Else she betray hidden tryst
Learning truth my heart ruptured
Less a blooming love dismissed

Living stale to remain whole
Indulging weakness for strength
Entering life on patrol
Sighing defeated at length

Interred alive, "Death!" I wail
Not listening, hope prevails

He heals love with soothing word
Encouraging me once more
Reason denied and restrained

Endless like the flaming bird
Yes, returned to the same war
Enduring ashes and pain
Sent alone to hell again

Back where you came from