to wonder
what brought about
this world
as the trees
burned down
all around him
he asked
is this nature?
man's nature?
is destruction inevitable?
why me?
no answers came
deafening flames
drowned everything out
except for
that little spark
the one
who caused it
it knew
as dread spread
racing through
brush and tinder
thirst unquenched
did it matter
lightning bolt
a swift match
flicked cigarette
the final tally
at least
things now are
more interesting
the fireman stood
walked away
not quite sure
still wondering

He should be fired... and isn't it ironic that that is the term? did i need to point out that irony (no)?
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