Candle

On this loneliest of nights
I hug my knees
Stare at the burning candle
Let the tears flow freely for you
Since you are no longer here to wipe them away
I sit here on the edge of light and dark
The curtains drawn to hide the pain
Lights switched off to conceal the hurt
Refusing the comfort of a chair
Since my life is now comfortless
Wax from the candle pools silently
Copying the actions of my tears
The wooden floor causes aches in my body
Your loss causes aches in my soul
I reach out to the candle's flame
Reach for your image, which isn't there
With every flicker
I am reminded of a point in time
When we were together
And we were happy

• On Sunday, December 21, 2003, Demosthenes (200) wrote:
  
  you have stolen my talent. you have. and you are doing it justice. -B
  
  
• On Saturday, December 20, 2003, xX pretty vacant Xx (77) wrote:
  
  i can relate to this more than i want to... amazing work though. it gives me a really clear picture in my head. beautiful...
  
  
• On Tuesday, December 16, 2003, Daemonicus (617) wrote:
  
  with the first 4 lines, one by one, you had me. i can feel the tears.
  
  
• On Tuesday, December 16, 2003, Drea (822) wrote:
  
  Re, i can relate to this as you know.. wonderful ~Drea~
  
  
• On Monday, December 15, 2003, Ophelia (297) wrote:
  
  I hope a wind doesn't blow out the flame, hehehe, I am home...............O.
  
  
• On Monday, December 15, 2003, Wish Upon A Star (361) wrote:
  
  "Refusing the comfort of a chair" I know just what you mean, like you don't deserve anything nice any more. This is an often covered topic, but the best job i've seen. ~Wish Upon A Star