Another Torch

I've always like this one even if it is about my ex-wife. I would love to see someone musically inclined put this to music some day as it feels like it could be a song.

Another bridge you burned

Watching gleefully like Nero

Just so you can complain about it later

Weep over the ashes

Of your own contempt

All the while lighting another torch

Just to see what you can burn

Twisted knives in the backs

Of lovers and dear friends

No regard for consequence or undo harm

Another thing for you to bring up

Crying wolf to your own handiwork

All the while lighting another torch

Just to see what you can burn

Smile and nod to everyone near

Spit and lie when backs are turned

Judging others while proclaiming your innocence

Victim to your own craft

Washing off the blood to point out another

All the while lighting another torch

Just to see what you can burn

Memories just another tool

In your bag of deceitful tricks

Anything you can do to get the next piece of dirt

Damage done, your words the trigger

Evidence pointed to you all along

All the while lighting another torch

Just to see who you can burn

Gasoline in hand, lighter in pocket

Take a drive just to get started

Claiming all along drama is not your forte

All the while being waste deep in fifth

You'll play any angle to come out clean

All the while lighting another torch

Just to see what you can burn

So just light another torch

Light up the night with lies

Your true self unable to disguise