I am a petrol pump at night,
Surrounded by dusty highway lights.
I wish I would burn,
I am built to burn.
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Author:
Rishi Sharma (
Offline) - Published: December 26th, 2025 06:04
- Category: Reflection
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I am a petrol pump at night,
Surrounded by dusty highway lights.
I wish I would burn,
I am built to burn.
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Comments1
The metaphor shows disdain for the state one is in and in fact for who one is and askes to be consumed. I have images of monks that set themself afire in protest and the commitment to do such is stunning. I have burnt before and it is not a pleasant prospect but one of pain consumed and cleansed by fire. Well written being far deeper that the initial appearance
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