Flicker And Die

From the anticipation

Of the fumes near the flame,

To the bright white blaze--

Wondrously heartwarming--

To the gently glowing coals,

To the stagnant ash.

I merely wish for everything

To cease its fading. 

Reviews

[Judy Ponceby]

Beautiful! Perfect rendering. Wistful as well. Most excellent :)

[FJ Davis]

Vivid and most effective imagery.
A well-conceived, precisely created, decidedly unsettling, poetic plea.
One of your best, Ben--a gem!