Benign

 I was born calm, benign
The skies were calm, divine
I am but a simple soul
There is very little left to ignite
The fire within is burning low
The fire surrounding starts to blister
Holding tight on a clump of embers
Tossing them means tossing my only hope
Of growth
I will beat the odds
All the suffering, trials I'll proceed through
They will forge me
Grow strong
Be rebuilt anew
No more hiding in the shadows of trees
No more hiding away behind the debris
I am still calm, benign
My anger issues have been tamed
Yet I still have outbursts sometimes
At least I try to be what I claim
No regrets, no shame
Just wish I learned more than I already have
A beacon of light for those who are lost
A guiding lighthouse to all the sailors
Flickering every once in a while
Trying to replace my fading fires
It is indeed what I care for most
A small success among all of my failures
Of which I am fairly proud
Truly, I desire peace
Peace for all, not just me
Peace and calm, where all is free
A peace that is not righteous
A peace that serves not to be full of sin
A peace that is like me, calm, benign
A peace that comes to those who seek it
From within
I will always be benign
No one will ever be left behind
I will leave the past alone
For all my sins, I will atone
If you care to join me, come along
But if not, then I apologize
Please accept my goodbyes
Farewell, my friend