I have a flame
it has nearly died
a thousand times
because the world denies
everything that doesn't fall in line
with what is viewed as worthwhile
too rowdy, too loud
too dangerous, too weak and too proud
Normal has a shape
a box in which we should place
our desire
fire
is celebrated only
when it burns brightly
within the values and judgements
that surround us
I have a heart
that sees the world's many precious things
I see the joy freedom brings
but am yet again reminded
of what should and shouldn't be
you praise what in me is hollow
and look away when I show
how I am free
Natural, normal and outstanding
praise is raised for those
that excel at creating beauty
in accepted space
dismissal is the only thing that awaits
whatever part of your heart, your flame
that the world has yet failed
to chisel down
Sure, you do you, that's cool
a little weird but fine
as long as you mind your own business
I will mind mine
but I notice what is lost
when the world keeps on chiselling down
the precious things around me
the people that are free
it saddens my heart to see
beauty torn apart by normalcy
My heart is like a flame
it cannot be chiselled into a different shape
it can't be limited by a box
if you close the lid it goes away
I can live without my flame
but you can't take away
the space
my fire needs to claim
and expect it to still burn
To live with or without a flame?
I have chosen to let my heart stay
ABLAZE
this page is made to celebrate
those who refuse to let the world chisel away
anymore of that beautiful shape
your heart inside you makes.
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM UTC
I have a flame
it has nearly died
a thousand times
because the world denies
everything that doesn't fall in line
with what is viewed as worthwhile
too rowdy, too loud
too dangerous, too weak and too proud
Normal has a shape
a box in which we should place
our desire
fire
is celebrated only
when it burns brightly
within the values and judgements
that surround us
I have a heart
that sees the world's many precious things
I see the joy freedom brings
but am yet again reminded
of what should and shouldn't be
you praise what in me is hollow
and look away when I show
how I am free
Natural, normal and outstanding
praise is raised for those
that excel at creating beauty
in accepted space
dismissal is the only thing that awaits
whatever part of your heart, your flame
that the world has yet failed
to chisel down
Sure, you do you, that's cool
a little weird but fine
as long as you mind your own business
I will mind mine
but I notice what is lost
when the world keeps on chiselling down
the precious things around me
the people that are free
it saddens my heart to see
beauty torn apart by normalcy
My heart is like a flame
it cannot be chiselled into a different shape
it can't be limited by a box
if you close the lid it goes away
I can live without my flame
but you can't take away
the space
my fire needs to claim
and expect it to still burn
To live with or without a flame?
I have chosen to let my heart stay
ABLAZE
this page is made to celebrate
those who refuse to let the world chisel away
anymore of that beautiful shape
your heart inside you makes.
