My fire has been doused, the flames of passion and desire extinguished by betrayal and indifference, leaving only charred embers.

Pain and doubt now fuel me, burning within and distorting my senses with grief and anger, loathing and a desperation to understand.

One ember still smoulders, buried deep within the rubble.

Ambivalence sets in and emotions relax their grip as time passes.

Someone new - a chance meeting, a connection, a spark - the smouldering ember awakens.

Feelings resurface - the warmth of desire, the flicker of passion, a glow of hope - as the embers ignite again.