Things on Fire

Why is it important for things to be burned? Why would people put so much effort into creating something just to burn it? Perhaps it’s about a cycle, the transformation from something material and physical into heat and memory. Letting go. Perhaps that which can be burned can complete its cycle. Cremation. Burning just-created-art as the ultimate trip on the cycle from birth to death.

I edged myself into some of the burns. Completely circled the heat-spewing embers of the temple. It was impressive and damn scary. Wouldn't want to be even an inch closer.