fire

spiders of fire crawling secretly inside a wall until they burst into uncontrollable flame. the firemen were quick to respond but it was too late to save the structure. oxygen masks, fire proof clothing... the men were sweating under their protective gear. i could hear the breathing apparatus as though i was a fireman- except it was quiet like when you are diving under the sea. i was thinking of the sea and how cool and quiet it was compared to this burning chaos. for some reason i took my glove off and touched a piece of blackened wood. it singed my fingers and i drew back in surprise- which was odd because i knew it would be too hot to touch.