Maxwell Griego
Don’t add fuel to the flame
or it will burn too bright;
ours to nurture, not proclaim,
don’t add fuel to the flame.
They’ll point at you, place the blame,
should our love cause others’ fright.
Don’t add fuel to the flame,
or it will burn too bright.
Maxwell Griego is a 22 year old poet currently pursuing his MFA. His work has been featured in several literary magazines. His work tends to focus on the small & quiet moments in life, nature, and his experiences as a queer man.