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I stare at the candle, the flame sending shadows dancing across my room.
I look at your face, your eyes holding all the darkness of the world.
I let out a sigh, and accidentally blow out the candle.
I feel the darkness envelope us.
You laugh so loud, that it drowns out my whimper.
I feel around the table to find your abused lighter, but you grab my hands.
You hold them so tight it hurts, I can feel your nails digging into my palms.
I want to yell “mercy!” but I know it wouldn't make a difference.
You don't know how to let go.
It's not your fault.
It's not your fault you drag everyone else into your pain.
It's not your fault you're afraid.
I blame myself.
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- Title: Candle
- Artist: 7-Reno-7
- Description: quick poem I wrote last christmas just after burning myself with a candle.
- Date: 06/01/2009
- Tags: candle poem
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