Fire & Ice

A slow-burning ember glows deep within,
surfaces as a smile, then retreats again.
The flame threatens to grow but is smothered by doubt;
what is this comforting warmth really all about?
 
A part of the heart is as cold as ice…
afraid to take chances, to roll proverbial dice.
The scarring reminds of getting burned;
give sparingly at first is the hard lesson learned.
 
Until someday when trust will prevail,
and doubt’s breakup scheme will epicly fail.
Will this spark erupt into a blaze that may stay…
or will it flicker...
     subside...
          then just fade away?
 
Time may extinguish the closeness now treasured,
but friendship’s importance is inadequately measured.
Destiny dictates how the cards may fall,
and friendship gained beats nothing at all.
 
No matter what the future may hold,
thanks will be given for warming the cold.