A Flame

There’s a flame that burns,

deep within me.

Sparked by hurtful words,

dormant by your touch,

and at times it rages,

for no reason at all.

I can’t control the flame.

It burns wild,

and out of control.

I’m sorry if I’ve hurt you,

so I should go,

but then see the tears in your eyes,

as I turn to walk away.

I just can’t do it.

The flame that once raged,

is nor merely an amber,

in a puddle of your tears.



~*~ Jill ~*~

Author's Notes/Comments: 

I wrote this on 10-11-02. It's about a dream I had.

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Kristi Gutierrez's picture

wow...when I read this poem, I saw a reflection of myself. I know what that feeling is like...to want to just walk away and never come back...but then there is something or someone that is keeping you there...I love this poem!

~Kristi