Fire in the eyes of a Tasmanian Devil
By Payton E
Published 28 September 2022
I see the luscious flame
sprinting at me
like the fastest runner
carrying me away in the heat
gaining on me
I see frightened animals fleeing
caught in the flames
I hear the sounds of the loud creatures
climbing up the tender timber
sprinting away
my heart races out
of my body
The heavy grey smoke
runs around the tough trees
screaming with victory
I touch the rough, rocky, scorching ground
with my bare feet
growing hotter and hotter
This is my home
I will fight for it!