We stood in our room
throwing a tennis ball
back and forth on valentines night.

I thought of give and take.
Taking turns.

You lit a candle and we talked about

Which candles were safest to use
So we didnt ruin our lives.

Burning down the house
Setting the bed on fire.

And when I dropped the ball, you sat down the lighter.

But it stayed lit.

Now theres a burn hole in the dresser

and I will always remember, taking the time to blow out

Every single candle
Because I was terrified to lose you.

And in my acid brain, that lighter burning the hole

In the dresser

Was a warning from GOD ALMIGHTY

That I needed to be conscious of the Love I give you.