Smolder

I burned

fast and stupid

through a strong heart

made of beauty and difficult choices

and now I watch

after our flame

has perished

a light still lit

and burning dim

she's no grease fire

she too is built with pain

but she's a smart flame

Constant and reliable

and my appreciation

for her is eternal

how do I learn to burn differently

and not let my passion

be released and swallow

everything at once

until I've lost sight

and nothing remains

I've still got this passion

but nothing to burn on

and I don't want to ruin

Anymore

If a fire is an entity

where does it go

when it runs out of fuel

Please

I don't want to go out...