A Flickering Flame

Ah, a flickering flame with shadows on the wall, With glimmering lights rolling all around! I will remember them all! A flame so high, But a flame so low, A burn out in time! A linger much too slow, A flickering flame, A moment that I claim! Ah, a flickering flame where light covers dark and dark covers light. With glimmering lights bouncing all over the walls! A vision of true sight! A flame so unpredictable, But a flame so respectable! A flame hard to know, And one that can’t be controlled! A flickering flame, A moment that I gain! Ah, a flickering flame showing dim light within its own domain. With shimmering lights reflecting a glare of golden visions burning too bright! How very well maintained! A flame so harmless, But a flame much too careless! A flame too passive, And one that’s way too captive! Ah, a flickering flame, A moment that I’m holding with no shame!