she was a flame
steady and unwavering
until she met him

he held a bic lighter
and a bad reputation

he brought his flame closer to hers
making hers grow
to heights like no other

he made her burn brighter
than a bonfire

but one day his lighter fluid ran out
and he left to get another bic
but never returned

her flame began to lose height
until it barely gave off light

and one day,
a gust of wind blew past her
and knocked her flame out