Burning Embers

Light the match.

Let it all burn.
Watch as the embers.
Alight the darkness.

Keep me company awhile.
Let's sit here in silence.
Gazing into the dark.
As orange sparks flick by.

Stay with me but a few.
Heartbeats as we listen.
To the crackling memories smolder.
Erasing all that was.

Watch as the stars fade.
Behind a cloud of smoke.
Trailing a way above us.
Leading stairs straight to heaven.

Feel the breeze waft in.
As it gently caresses our skin.
Cold lingers on the surface.
Sending a shiver through.

Hear the night creatures roam.
Stalking around the edges.
Glowing eyes to match.
The embers as they glint.

I can feel your presence.
Keeping me safe from.
All the wiles that surround.
My body and mind.

Loneliness wants to creep in.
Be my friend for a while.
How easy it would be.
Let down the wall; holding all at bay.

The cinders have become ash.
The past is now gone.
I turn  away from what was.
Letting a tear slip down.

Hold me close as I release.
The dam holding back all that was.
I'll make it through this yet.
I will be fine; when tomorrow comes.



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