Paige Hind Poet Free verse

Roselit Scarring Pt II

candle's light, I see
as if one rose burned
turn let go scent

my heart's falling
down your wick

and with my fire, its shadows
blush in your eyes,
play off walls,
melting made flickers,
that special twinge

l o v e   m e  budding
on my skin, ~as scorched~
roselit scarring

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Ghairo Daniels May 29, 2026 at 11:36 PM I’ve not read Part 1, though in this one the image of candle is exquisite. I also like how you’ve integrated candle with rose & separated out the wick to another. It is a masterful articulation of dissection. Well done, PH.

sara Etgen-Baker May 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM powerful imagery and such engaging words....your poetic style speaks to me.

JC Brul May 24, 2026 at 8:51 PM "l o v e m e budding on my skin, ~as scorched~ roselit scarring" MAGICAL!!!

Kim Rodrigues May 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM my heart's falling down your wick!

Bj Legros Kelley May 22, 2026 at 12:52 AM Your poetic essence is brilliant. Very creative and beautiful <3

Valsa George May 21, 2026 at 8:53 PM Powerful images of a candle burning and its blush being reflected in her eyes. Beautiful.

Sotto Poet May 21, 2026 at 4:30 AM Your imagery is as creative as ever, Paige. They are sultry and classy, and I really like this poem.

Nette Onclaud May 21, 2026 at 3:15 AM steamy yet elegant, paige...much enjoyed! thankyou for your keen eyes, spelling errors on my poesy are due to cellphone writing.

Andrea Dietrich May 21, 2026 at 12:37 AM Creative images as always, Paige. I really like the second little verse about the wick