spark
"If you are blessed, with a spark,
Within your spirit and within your heart,
It is in my opinion, that it is within your obligation,
To be brought to ashes by it."
This is a quote by Charles Bukowski,
It is the exact reason people must know the ins and outs,
Of something that we do not care about.
It is why we dive deep into things we do not love,
Not yet.
A spark, is unique.
A spark, is a gift.
But, At times, our own light goes out,
And is rekindled by a spark from another person.
Each of us has cause to think,
with deep gratitude,
Of those who have lighted the flame within us.
But what is your spark?
What do you feel ignites brighter in you,
Than anybody else?
Understanding?
Love?
The 2 intertwined concepts,
one of which i struggle to grasp,
but having a spark for one,
ignites the other.
Brings understanding to its knees.
And I — I want to love without limit.
Love with the certainty of the sunrise,
Not because it’s perfect,
But because it’s inevitable.
Because it's guaranteed.
And the day where the sun no longer rises,
for you,
but not for me,
I will no longer continue to love.
Not for I am unable to give it afterdeath,
But for you are Unable to receive.
Copyright © Shay Storey | Year Posted 2025
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