the flames flicker back & forth
dancing around
a duet , a trio if you will
on top of the everlasting candle
the scent soothes my skin
almost like the sweet savory taste of your lips
such things make me reminisce

amber teak wood is on the label
seems unordinary , much like a fable
the flame much like you
kept me warm at night
the aroma held me tight
made me feel safe
much like a cradle

how you use to embrace me
but now you can't face me
the smoke blurs your eyes from what you don't want to believe
from what you don't want to see

three wicks on the candle
that's three chances you couldn't handle
play with fire & you'll get burned
when will we ever learn?

& so the aroma may fill the room
but much like the candle
chances with you are forever doomed
the flame may burn but only until it's reached the bottom
or better yet i can just splash some water
and be unbothered

but i will let the flames flicker back & forth
for i know my own worth
& the scent is just a reminder for what i deserve
the warmth of it fills the room once more
& at the end it's one thing i admire
the notion in my bones when i light it afire