The Moth and the Flame

The Moth and The Flame

           There once was a moth and a flame
           the moth he loved but could never tame
           He loved the flame and her radiant light
           and he flew to her faithfully every night
           but one night he flew to close
           her flame was burning like a bright red rose
           He fell from the air and out of sight 
           leaving the flame to burn in the lonesome night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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December 18, 2011 at 9:37 AM
How tragic for the moth. Liked this, Aleta. Kim
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