Roman Candle

She lit up his world like a Roman candle 

But then disappeared in a flash, 

took all that he thought they'd built, 

and burned it straight to ash 

If she comes back, slinking round, 

He won't open that door again 

He's not gonna wait around 

For her to explain where she's been 

By: J.N.R Dutton
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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