burn

as the light from this candle flickers

I gaze at it in wonder and amazement

I want to touch it

run my fingers across it

even if it burns me

even if it hurts

the smoke quickly fades

as it leaves the warmth of the flame

often I feel the same

wishing I could reverse myself

and crash into you

somehow someway

I would walk away

unharmed in knowing that even

for the briefest moment in time

that you surround me

lighting up my darkness

igniting every single strand of hair

every tender spot of flesh

I can withstand the heat

I will not turn to ash

so burn me

for I cannot take this shiver deep within

I ache for you

for the fire that escapes your lips

every time you utter my name