A candle burns to comfort
me
through glowing warmth of heart;
a sparkling flame to put forth joy
in the solitude of dark.
Oh, candle, burn to cradle
me
on cold and gloomy nights;
encourage invincibility
with flames so mightily bright.
My grasp is but a moment
and the interruption sweet;
your symmetry should tease
within my instability.
My attachment proves a
bitter thing
that tests my inner soul;
dependency beneath your wing
of inexplicable control.
Disparage not the radiant
blaze
as you believe you might;
pronounce its mere fidelity
to celebrate its light.
Now should I move or
breathe upon
my sedentary fist;
t'will wiggle through the air as though
to leave my cozy midst.
Oh no you don't you
naughty flame
be still and burn 'til then;
for I will only flip a switch
and turn you on again.
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