Flames

[BabyDiva]

I lit the candles last night.
Remember, the ones you picked for me?
I watched the flames dance,
Flicker shadows onto the pale walls -
Felt their warmth, the sensuous heat.

I lit the candles last night.
Tell me, in the darkness could you feel,
The constant soft beats of my heart
While I imagined your pulse
Almost audible in the glowing orbs?

I lit the candles last night.
I hoped they would somehow
Make us close again.
Bridge the gaps of what we said,
Reminding of the days gone by.

I lit the candles last night.
Yet, their dance was not so long.
I stared at the walls wishing I knew
If you could feel my thoughts.
If you knew it was you on my mind.

I lit the candles last night,
But like questions to be shut out
I breathed your name upon each one
Hoping somehow it would reach your heart
As their smoldering smoke swirled towards heaven.

I lit the candles last night
And like the dawn turns to dusk
Let them go out again...
Until in the dark I simply whispered your name
And laid my head to sleep.

[Tortuga]

BabyDiva,

You seem so sad! But I enjoyed the poem, although check out the 3rd line...not sure if you want "wanted" to be "watched", or if you're missing a "to."

I like the repeating themes of watching the shadows on the walls and the hope of reaching your love.

Tortuga

[BabyDiva]

It was watched...thanks for the input...I'll edit the post now (darn quick typing!)

[JHXMT]

I'm in awe, simple awe...I loved that entire poem! As Tortuga said, it was so very sad. The way it had such a personal voice to it, as well, just served to emphasise the feelings. :cry:

[rabidcowfromhell]

You know what's really crazy? I was gonna write a poem about candles earlier today.....


We were meant for eachother!

Well, perhaps not...