We look into each other’s eyes and see the truth behind them. The loneliness, the pain, the unshed tears; it’s all so obvious standing as we are.

Two quiet smiles. Two warmed hearts.

We both look away to douse the flames with doubt; our ivory towers are only built for one.

Two sad smiles. Two embering hearts.

A shared glance sends sparks flying, unchecked thoughts bursting into flame.

Two prisoners escaping. Two sirens raised.

Fire dashes against walls of time and solitude. Tongues of flame scream the truth for all to hear.

Two hopes intertwined. Two fates shared.

The towers stand tall, scorched yet solid. Fires forever burning at their base. Yet they will never fall.

Two silent “I love you”s.

Helpless, hopeless, we stand alone together.