We're All Candles...

Imagine yourself as the glowing flame of a candle.
Very rarely do you stay still.
All the energy bundled up tight inside of your body aches to get out.
It breaks through your veins, being released in strong, forceful, swaying waves.
You're always moving.
But with just a little push of breath, you can be knocked out easily,
A breath, intent on blowing you out, destroying you.
Compare a simple breath to a hateful insult.
The insult has the strongest impact on you.
You keep cool and try to shrug it off, but it repeats inside of your head.
It repeats until you break down and die mentally.
It can be so cruel, you force yourself to die physically.
While blowing candles out may be all in fun and traditional, imagine yourself as the candle.
You're a hyped up, sensitive mess in the form of a light orange flame.
One blow, and you're down.

~~Think before you act.~~

Author's Note

This is actually very old haha, but I've been told it's some of my best work. Hope you liked it!

Reviews

[Arsh]

Those who`ve told you that this`s your best work are to the tea correct. Even this piece`s really seemed better than the best.. to me. And, I enjoyed its every word that`s speaking up to me `bout redemption... am I right? The thing that I loved the most`s a comparison of 'candles' with 'life' and the 'flames' with 'thoughts'. What a beautiful mixture you`ve blended.. with your words! Btw, it`s one oi my favorite poems. Keep it up! ;)

[Travie]

Actually, you're the amazing writer and I'm the jealous one.

[Haley Wilson]

I think this debate could go on for hours ;)

[Voiceless]

"You're a hyped up, sensitive mess in the form of a light orange flame." Loved this line.

[Keenan Windel]

I enjoyed reading this. My favorite line is "very rarely do you sit still" , and It reminds me of that saying that "A rolling stone gathers no moss" . As a victim of bullying in high school so many years ago, I admire the sensitivity of this piece. Wonderful poem.

[krystle]

This has a dark, sensitive tone to it but very enjoyable, I liked it a lot. Very similar to my latest piece "the human novel" look forward to reading more from you

[Haley Wilson]

Thanks dear!! 😘😘

[Vini Rose]

Really nice poem. I mean its simple but very profound.