I want to stay in the shower

With the water as hot as I can stand

Letting the liquid fire scald me until

All the hurt washes down the drain.

I want to stay in my bed

With the covers pulled up to my chin

Letting the warmth comfort me until

All the weariness has disappeared.

I want to sit in the sunshine

With my mind empty of everything

Letting the golden light bake me until

All the loneliness has burned away.

I want to pass through this fire

With my spirit determined and proud

Letting the flames consume me until

All my gold has been refined.