demons love to burn

demons love to burn
rejoicing in my screams
sometimes it really seems
there is nothing alive in me
but jealousy and pain
and love too blind to see

I keep hurting my dearest friend
till she can't bear to hold me in
torn by ruthless passion
over things that I can't have
my violence comes so fast
that love can never last

demons love to burn
and fill lost hearts with rage
sunny days move into nights
and drinks put life on stage
trying to hide my growing fear
I curse the road
that brought me here

apologies fall lifeless
with excuses worn away
her forgiveness lost again
and tossed upon the pyre
then razed by billowed fire
another time - another turn
demons love to burn