Dying Fire

Fiery embers bright as the sun, 
interwoven with darkness- 
realizing the abyss will overwhelm- 
everyone meets the dead end. 

Deadly flickers with a chance- 
youthful, vibrant, snap- 
incoming crackle- 
neglected fuel- 
gives way to empty dreams.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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