That Certain Glow

It is amazing how fast
an inspired thought that glows with creativity
can spread after being shared,
rise in other’s mind like a sunrise
then slowly eclipse what else was being imagined
and eventually cross the continents, even oceans.

How beautiful when it is a loving idea
meant to bring care and joy to those it influences,
so sad when it is the flare of hate
only inflaming some resentments inside.

But that is the sad history of life
the most passionate stars
we all often see
either move us deeply
because they burn with a light
that makes us feel good
or they strike a flame from rage,
which spreads like forest fire.

Perhaps we could extinguish
all the ones that brought evil
while helping the ones that were good,
but sometimes it is hard to tell
one from the other
for both are often so bright
until they touch within
where their heat
changing minds and causing reactions
eventually ending with either hugs or scars.