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My Life Is Not a Candle

My life is not a candle For you to watch glow Watching the flame burn Thinking you’ll always know Flame forever burning Flickering in the wind Watch the wax melting Waiting for it to end Smoke streaming slowly After you blow it out Smell of burned emotions Filling my head with doubt Strike the match if you dare For you to light again But be careful what you wish for It might burn you in the end

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 12/20/2010 7:32:00 PM
I like this, Jodie, the last line very powerful. Hope you are enjoying the season. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 12/13/2010 1:47:00 PM
Powerful thoughts love's rejection or betrayal nicely penned, Jodie
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Date: 12/13/2010 9:34:00 AM
I like the ending, 'It might burn your other end'. Please amend or append. Just kidding of course! Wicker flare and flaming metaphor. Good artistic expression of your intimate feelings. Your unreqited homily warmed my cold heart.
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