Spark

A single small spark
can light a blazing inferno;
infinitesimally small changes
generate great chaos over time.
Once,
when you saw
me unexpectedly,
I could swear I saw
your eyes alight with pleasure;
but it remains to be seen
whether such pleasure
remains a rare treasure
or increases
with each day's measure.
It is difficult to fan flames
from a distance;
the aspirational fire builder,
spark maker,
flame feeder
must approach closely,
softly,
even breathlessly
to keep the spark alive.
If earth is the body,
the broad foundation and source of all being,
and air is the mind,
the cool blade of reason cutting, dividing,
and water is the heart-soul,
the surging effluence of will's emanation,
then fire is desire,
the spirit alight with crackling appetitive energy,
attracted and repelled semi-consciously,
following the emoted direction of the will,
as logically ordered by the mind
and physically upheld by the body.
A single small spark
may be caused by touch,
a static discharge
released through contact,
but may also arise
through verbal flirtation
and fanned into hot flame
by long late-night conversation;
however,
a spark is not sufficient
all by itself,
and if not tended
quickly fades,
grows cold,
and vanishes suddenly.
In order to catch the flame,
offer it small tinder
first before feeding
it kindling
and then larger fuel.
A single small spark
becomes fire
with plenty of oxygen,
proper fuel,
and the appropriate
chain reaction
which permits the heat
to grow.