Let Me Burn

Do not be drawn to me.

You are not a moth

And I am not a flame.

 

Well ... I am not your flame.

I am my own flame.

 

I may be warm, but my warmth

Is for my nourishment.

 

I've tried sharing my warmth

More times than I can count.

But the flame always burns out

Leaving me in some cold, dank, empty place.

 

I may cast light, but my light

Is meant to brighten the crannies

Of the place where I live.

 

Whenever I let someone close,

They light their wick and go away.

Leaving my flame gasping for oxygen.

 

I am always left, a fetal mass in

Some cold, dark corner of

The place where I live.

 

So hold your distance please.

Take what warmth and light you can

From there, but come no closer.

 

Let me burn.

Reviews

[Tony]

Excellent.
The author paints a grim and likely 'inner person', who replaces the inner child, with predictable, and destructive results.
The indoctrination, is wondrous.
The initial immersion, liberty.
The realization of the abomination below the frustration of civilization;
Priceless.
And Lonely.

[Neville]

I agree with Misty, kinda perfect in it's own way. Thanks for sharing. AGT's N

[Kristina Moulaison]

I find this extraordinary, exquisitely worded! I would not have this character or this poem any other way. It is just as it should be. Excellent!

[Emily Rae]

nice write, got the message--stay back...

[LA Lorena]

I can feel this so much. This is lonely, sad, alone. I am all too aware of what this feels like and can relate only too well. you burn brightly my friend! :)

[Tommy]

A solemn flame flickers so bright, some are attracted to this light, wanting to stoke the fire, but it seems that I can relate, and when two come together, I tend to always burn this happy home down.

Great Write!
RLG,
Tommy

[Doreen]

This is so sad. It has a feeling of walls built up tall in order not to feel loneliness, yet feeling it all the same. Sometimes we think they've gone away, but they may have been there all along waiting outside the walls.
Though this is sad, it's well written. ;)

[lovejulez03]

This is beautifully written. The emotion comes out you as you read and it's a well done piece! :)

[Seashell]

I abso loved this. It's terribly sad but written so well. I have never thought of comparing a relationship in this way.
Well done
Thanks for share CSG
Babs xx

[Fallacy Pharmacy]

Very inspiring... Thank you for writing something so amazing!

[An Ordinary Woman]

that first stanza reads so perfectly, I held my breath to the end.
Excellent writing my friend.