The candle sits The wax untouched, unfamiliar to its purpose Like man... created to one day fade. The wick gets lit… And the dance begins The flame starts small but grows Burns with desire, a warmth unmatched It dances. As if for me and no one else Unwavering… With such beauty that words fall short
I gaze… my eyes fixated They start to burn I blink… but the flame is gone The smoke it’s ghost The smell a reminder of what once was It was perfect… if only for a moment
I love candles. A melancholy story repeated over and over again. For with its beauty and strength it’s equally fragile. I often light one and watch the flame. It gives me solace for all it takes is a wick and a match for the dance to begin.