Fire.

Running hard
Desperate for escape.
Smashing through the trees.
Breaking through.
Slowed to a crawl
Branches thick like bone.
Smashing at the trees.
Breaking down.
Strangled lungs
Amidst the leaves.
Wafting arms.
Stopped by the wind.
Eyes are closing
Lids like fire doors.
Breath like fire.
No more.